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

According to the 2011 Census, Luhabahal village had a total population of 728 people, including 348 males and 380 females, living in 170 households. The sex ratio was 1,092 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.32%, with male literacy at 72.67% and female literacy at 48.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 56, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 480.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

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