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

As per Census 2011, Bimala village has a total population of 1,050 people, consisting of 486 males and 564 females. The village has 254 households and a sex ratio of 1,160 females per 1,000 males. There are 152 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 528 literate and 522 illiterate residents. Additionally, 195 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 95 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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