Ghantabahali - Junagarh, Kalahandi

Ghantabahali is a village situated in the Junagarh tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Junagarh and around 15 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Taljaring serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghantabahali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghantabahali is 423761. The village covers a total geographical area of 281 hectares and falls under the 766002 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Ghantabahali

According to the 2011 Census, Ghantabahali village had a total population of 553 people, including 263 males and 290 females, living in 146 households. The sex ratio was 1,103 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.16%, with male literacy at 67.86% and female literacy at 42.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 47, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 10.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghantabahali

Ghantabahali 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 Ghantabahali

Ghantabahali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 20.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Ghantabahali is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Ghantabahali is about 15 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghantabahali

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

Health Facilities in Ghantabahali

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

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