Brundabahal - Golamunda, Kalahandi

Brundabahal is a village situated in the Golamunda tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Golamunda and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Brundabahal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Brundabahal is 423875. The village covers a total geographical area of 874 hectares and falls under the 766016 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Brundabahal 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 Brundabahal

According to the 2011 Census, Brundabahal village had a total population of 3,868 people, including 1,979 males and 1,889 females, living in 1,005 households. The sex ratio was 955 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.96%, with male literacy at 79.10% and female literacy at 52.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 351, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 68.

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

Nearby Villages of Brundabahal

Brundabahal 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 Brundabahal

Brundabahal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Brundabahal is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Brundabahal is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Brundabahal

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

Health Facilities in Brundabahal

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

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