Sirabahal - Karlamunda, Kalahandi

Sirabahal is a village situated in the Karlamunda tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from Madanpur Rampur and around 86 km from Bhawanipatna. Pourkela serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sirabahal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sirabahal is 422404. The village covers a total geographical area of 137 hectares and falls under the 766031 pincode. Kesinga is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Sirabahal

As per Census 2011, Sirabahal village has a total population of 578 people, consisting of 294 males and 284 females. The village has 148 households and a sex ratio of 965 females per 1,000 males. There are 84 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 388 literate and 190 illiterate residents. Additionally, 92 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 384 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sirabahal

Sirabahal 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 Sirabahal

Sirabahal 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 Saintala, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 9.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kesinga to Sirabahal is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Sirabahal is about 86 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 Sirabahal

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

Health Facilities in Sirabahal

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

FAQs about Sirabahal