Bafla - Narala, Kalahandi

Bafla is a village situated in the Narala tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narala and around 39 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Bhanpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bafla village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bafla is 422730. The village covers a total geographical area of 268 hectares and falls under the 766100 pincode. Madanpur Rampur is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Bafla 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 Bafla

According to the 2011 Census, Bafla village had a total population of 532 people, including 247 males and 285 females, living in 144 households. The sex ratio was 1,154 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.42%, with male literacy at 87.73% and female literacy at 70.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 181, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 24.

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

Nearby Villages of Bafla

Bafla 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 Bafla

Bafla is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rupra Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 17.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Madanpur Rampur to Bafla is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Bafla is about 39 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bafla

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

Health Facilities in Bafla

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

FAQs about Bafla