Dendrabahali - Narala, Kalahandi

Dendrabahali is a village situated in the Narala tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narala and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Rupra Road serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dendrabahali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dendrabahali is 422740. The village covers a total geographical area of 221 hectares and falls under the 766101 pincode. Kesinga is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Dendrabahali 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 Dendrabahali

According to the 2011 Census, Dendrabahali village had a total population of 347 people, including 174 males and 173 females, living in 88 households. The sex ratio was 994 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.12%, with male literacy at 76.19% and female literacy at 60.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 88, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 259.

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

Nearby Villages of Dendrabahali

Dendrabahali 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 Dendrabahali

Dendrabahali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Kandel Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 9.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kesinga to Dendrabahali is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Dendrabahali is about 47 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 Dendrabahali

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

Health Facilities in Dendrabahali

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

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