Bamak - Narala, Kalahandi

Bamak is a village situated in the Narala tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narala and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Kurmel serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bamak village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bamak is 422798. The village covers a total geographical area of 119 hectares and falls under the 766100 pincode. Madanpur Rampur is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Bamak 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 Bamak

As per Census 2011, Bamak village has a total population of 152 people, consisting of 72 males and 80 females. The village has 43 households and a sex ratio of 1,111 females per 1,000 males. There are 21 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 89 literate and 63 illiterate residents. Additionally, 110 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bamak

Bamak 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 Bamak

Public transport in the Bamak is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Norla Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Madanpur Rampur to Bamak is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Bamak is about 37 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 Bamak

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

Health Facilities in Bamak

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

FAQs about Bamak