Sindhibahala - Lanjigarh, Kalahandi

Sindhibahala is a village situated in the Lanjigarh tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from Biswanathpur and around 51 km from Bhawanipatna. Bedagaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sindhibahala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sindhibahala is 423173. The village covers a total geographical area of 100 hectares and falls under the 766020 pincode. Bhawanipatna is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Sindhibahala 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 Sindhibahala

As per Census 2011, Sindhibahala village has a total population of 238 people, consisting of 112 males and 126 females. The village has 51 households and a sex ratio of 1,125 females per 1,000 males. There are 45 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 33 literate and 205 illiterate residents. Additionally, 81 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 156 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population238112126
Child Population (0–6 yrs)452421
Scheduled Castes (SC)813942
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1567284
Literate Population332013
Illiterate Population20592113

Nearby Villages of Sindhibahala

Sindhibahala 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)
ParbatipurNorth-East0.72 km
KansariSouth-East0.99 km
KinariNorth-West1.26 km
KothadwaraWest1.65 km
BatelimaNorth1.71 km
ChhatrapurNorth2.13 km
KutendeliNorth-East2.49 km
RaghunathapurNorth2.86 km
BhatagudaNorth-West2.96 km
OsurapadaEast2.99 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sindhibahala

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Sindhibahala. The nearest railway station is Doikallu, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawanipatna to Sindhibahala is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Sindhibahala is about 51 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sindhibahala

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

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

Health Facilities in Sindhibahala

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Sindhibahala 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 Sindhibahala

Where is Sindhibahala located?

Sindhibahala village is located in Lanjigarh Tehsil, Kalahandi district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sindhibahala?

The Gram Panchayat of Sindhibahala is Bedagaon.

What is the pincode of Sindhibahala?

The pincode of Sindhibahala is 766020.

What is the population of Sindhibahala?

Sindhibahala has a total population of 238, including 112 males and 126 females.

How many households are there in Sindhibahala?

There are 51 households in Sindhibahala.

What is the literacy rate in Sindhibahala?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sindhibahala is 13.87%. Male literacy is 17.86% and female literacy is 10.32%.