Bahalapalli - Kabisuryanagar, Ganjam

Bahalapalli is a village situated in the Kabisuryanagar tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from Purusottampur and around 52 km from Chatrapur. Khajapalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bahalapalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bahalapalli is 412161. The village covers a total geographical area of 140 hectares and falls under the 761041 pincode. Purusottampur is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Bahalapalli village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kabisuryangar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Aska Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bahalapalli

As per Census 2011, Bahalapalli village has a total population of 796 people, consisting of 379 males and 417 females. The village has 160 households and a sex ratio of 1,100 females per 1,000 males. There are 124 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 399 literate and 397 illiterate residents. Additionally, 12 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bahalapalli are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population796379417
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1245569
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1266
Literate Population399240159
Illiterate Population397139258

Nearby Villages of Bahalapalli

Bahalapalli is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KhajapalliNorth1.09 km
KhairapalliWest1.27 km
LoharadhepagundirijholaSouth-West1.79 km
MathaberhampurNorth-East2.34 km
DeogamNorth-West2.44 km
RisipurSouth-West2.78 km
ArakhapurSouth2.84 km
MathasarasingiNorth-East2.90 km
KandharanipadaNorth2.90 km
DuarabagadaNorth-West2.99 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bahalapalli

Bahalapalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rambha, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 94.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Purusottampur to Bahalapalli is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Bahalapalli is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bahalapalli

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Bahalapalli village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Bahalapalli

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Bahalapalli village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Bahalapalli

Where is Bahalapalli located?

Bahalapalli village is located in Kabisuryanagar Tehsil, Ganjam district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bahalapalli?

The Gram Panchayat of Bahalapalli is Khajapalli.

What is the pincode of Bahalapalli?

The pincode of Bahalapalli is 761041.

What is the population of Bahalapalli?

Bahalapalli has a total population of 796, including 379 males and 417 females.

How many households are there in Bahalapalli?

There are 160 households in Bahalapalli.

What is the literacy rate in Bahalapalli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bahalapalli is 50.13%. Male literacy is 63.32% and female literacy is 38.13%.