Char Bahal - Junagarh, Kalahandi

Char Bahal is a village situated in the Junagarh tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 30 km from Kokasara and around 45 km from Bhawanipatna. Charbahal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Char Bahal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Char Bahal is 424023. The village covers a total geographical area of 1390 hectares and falls under the 766017 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Char Bahal

According to the 2011 Census, Char Bahal village had a total population of 5,708 people, including 2,809 males and 2,899 females, living in 1,485 households. The sex ratio was 1,032 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.07%, with male literacy at 74.81% and female literacy at 49.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,563, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 543.

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

Nearby Villages of Char Bahal

Char Bahal 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 Char Bahal

Char Bahal 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 43.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Char Bahal is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Char Bahal is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Char Bahal

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

Health Facilities in Char Bahal

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

FAQs about Char Bahal