Bimala - Jayapatna, Kalahandi

Bimala is a village situated in the Jayapatna tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 60 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jayapatna and around 88 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Bhainripali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bimala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bimala is 424139. The village covers a total geographical area of 270 hectares and falls under the 766018 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

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

Population of Bimala

According to the 2011 Census, Bimala village had a total population of 1,050 people, including 486 males and 564 females, living in 254 households. The sex ratio was 1,160 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.80%, with male literacy at 75.60% and female literacy at 44.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 195, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 95.

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

Nearby Villages of Bimala

Bimala 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 Bimala

Public transport in the Bimala is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Bimala is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Bimala is about 88 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bimala

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

Health Facilities in Bimala

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

FAQs about Bimala