Badbahal - Kolabira, Jharsuguda

Badbahal is a village situated in the Kolabira tehsil of Jharsuguda district, Odisha. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kolabira and around 27 km from the district headquarters in Jharsuguda. Jhirlapali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Badbahal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Badbahal is 381263. The village covers a total geographical area of 374 hectares and falls under the 768213 pincode. Jharsuguda is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Badbahal

According to the 2011 Census, Badbahal village had a total population of 752 people, including 376 males and 376 females, living in 210 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.22%, with male literacy at 79.27% and female literacy at 57.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 80, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 444.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Badbahal

Badbahal 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Badbahal

Badbahal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Panpali, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jharsuguda to Badbahal is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jharsuguda to Badbahal is about 27 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Badbahal

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

Health Facilities in Badbahal

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

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