Luhabahal - Jayapatna, Kalahandi

Luhabahal is a village situated in the Jayapatna tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 71 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jayapatna and around 81 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Baner serves as the Gram Panchayat for Luhabahal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Luhabahal is 424154. The village covers a total geographical area of 318 hectares and falls under the 766018 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 56 km away.

Luhabahal 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 Luhabahal

As per Census 2011, Luhabahal village has a total population of 728 people, consisting of 348 males and 380 females. The village has 170 households and a sex ratio of 1,091 females per 1,000 males. There are 103 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 377 literate and 351 illiterate residents. Additionally, 56 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 480 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population728348380
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1034855
Scheduled Castes (SC)562729
Scheduled Tribes (ST)480229251
Literate Population377218159
Illiterate Population351130221

Nearby Villages of Luhabahal

Luhabahal 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)
KadlibahaliNorth-West1.61 km
BalijorEast1.70 km
BijamaraEast2.36 km
BanerSouth-East2.58 km
BimalaWest2.82 km
BhainripaliWest3.01 km
NaikanigumaNorth3.41 km
MohangudaNorth-West3.48 km
DulkibandhNorth-East3.92 km
KarmeliSouth-West4.08 km

Transport and Connectivity of Luhabahal

Luhabahal 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 Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Luhabahal is about 56 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Luhabahal is about 81 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Luhabahal

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Luhabahal

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

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

FAQs about Luhabahal

Where is Luhabahal located?

Luhabahal village is located in Jayapatna Tehsil, Kalahandi district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Luhabahal?

The Gram Panchayat of Luhabahal is Baner.

What is the pincode of Luhabahal?

The pincode of Luhabahal is 766018.

What is the population of Luhabahal?

Luhabahal has a total population of 728, including 348 males and 380 females.

How many households are there in Luhabahal?

There are 170 households in Luhabahal.

What is the literacy rate in Luhabahal?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Luhabahal is 51.79%. Male literacy is 62.64% and female literacy is 41.84%.