Beheramal - Lakhanpur, Jharsuguda

Beheramal is a village situated in the Lakhanpur tehsil of Jharsuguda district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lakhanpur and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Jharsuguda. Sunari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Beheramal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Beheramal is 381027. The village covers a total geographical area of 653 hectares and falls under the 768217 pincode. Belpahar is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Beheramal

As per Census 2011, Beheramal village has a total population of 830 people, consisting of 424 males and 406 females. The village has 196 households and a sex ratio of 957 females per 1,000 males. There are 87 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 553 literate and 277 illiterate residents. Additionally, 97 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 240 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population830424406
Child Population (0–6 yrs)874938
Scheduled Castes (SC)975443
Scheduled Tribes (ST)240117123
Literate Population553316237
Illiterate Population277108169

Nearby Villages of Beheramal

Beheramal 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)
LangalkataSouth-West1.90 km
BahubasaNorth-East1.96 km
LudukibedaNorth2.00 km
GulihapadarNorth-West2.31 km
MahulpaliEast2.69 km
ChhitkelbandhaliNorth2.76 km
ThenganalSouth2.77 km
BankipaliEast2.87 km
TiterkundWest3.08 km
KandagarhSouth-East3.15 km

Transport and Connectivity of Beheramal

Beheramal is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dungripadi, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Belpahar to Beheramal is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jharsuguda to Beheramal is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Beheramal

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Beheramal

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Beheramal

Where is Beheramal located?

Beheramal village is located in Lakhanpur Tehsil, Jharsuguda district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Beheramal?

The Gram Panchayat of Beheramal is Sunari.

What is the pincode of Beheramal?

The pincode of Beheramal is 768217.

What is the population of Beheramal?

Beheramal has a total population of 830, including 424 males and 406 females.

How many households are there in Beheramal?

There are 196 households in Beheramal.

What is the literacy rate in Beheramal?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Beheramal is 66.63%. Male literacy is 74.53% and female literacy is 58.37%.