Bagabahal - Golamunda, Kalahandi

Bagabahal is a village situated in the Golamunda tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Golamunda and around 49 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Funda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bagabahal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bagabahal is 423914. The village covers a total geographical area of 351 hectares and falls under the 766029 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Bagabahal

According to the 2011 Census, Bagabahal village had a total population of 544 people, including 264 males and 280 females, living in 143 households. The sex ratio was 1,061 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.32%, with male literacy at 67.28% and female literacy at 38.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 455.

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

Nearby Villages of Bagabahal

Bagabahal 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 Bagabahal

Bagabahal is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Bagabahal is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Bagabahal is about 49 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bagabahal

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

Health Facilities in Bagabahal

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

FAQs about Bagabahal