Brahmani - Narala, Kalahandi

Brahmani is a village situated in the Narala tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narala and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Ghodabandha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Brahmani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Brahmani is 422713. The village covers a total geographical area of 228 hectares and falls under the 766100 pincode. Madanpur Rampur is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Brahmani 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 Brahmani

As per Census 2011, Brahmani village has a total population of 449 people, consisting of 240 males and 209 females. The village has 123 households and a sex ratio of 870 females per 1,000 males. There are 45 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 263 literate and 186 illiterate residents. Additionally, 83 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 85 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population449240209
Child Population (0–6 yrs)452322
Scheduled Castes (SC)834934
Scheduled Tribes (ST)855233
Literate Population263161102
Illiterate Population18679107

Nearby Villages of Brahmani

Brahmani 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)
Joda BandhaWest1.53 km
GhodabandhaSouth1.78 km
DhaunramalNorth-East1.92 km
KharikaSouth-East2.23 km
LamsingaSouth-West2.71 km
DangapataNorth2.77 km
SadengtaraEast2.88 km
RatanpurSouth-East3.43 km
DasarathipurSouth3.62 km
SinangWest4.02 km

Transport and Connectivity of Brahmani

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Brahmani. The nearest railway station is Rupra Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Madanpur Rampur to Brahmani is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Brahmani is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Brahmani

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Brahmani

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

Where is Brahmani located?

Brahmani village is located in Narala Tehsil, Kalahandi district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Brahmani?

The Gram Panchayat of Brahmani is Ghodabandha.

What is the pincode of Brahmani?

The pincode of Brahmani is 766100.

What is the population of Brahmani?

Brahmani has a total population of 449, including 240 males and 209 females.

How many households are there in Brahmani?

There are 123 households in Brahmani.

What is the literacy rate in Brahmani?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Brahmani is 58.57%. Male literacy is 67.08% and female literacy is 48.80%.