Ghughurbahali - Narala, Kalahandi

Ghughurbahali 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 20 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Santpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghughurbahali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghughurbahali is 422835. The village covers a total geographical area of 87 hectares and falls under the 766110 pincode. Bhawanipatna is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Ghughurbahali 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 Ghughurbahali

As per Census 2011, Ghughurbahali village has a total population of 143 people, consisting of 76 males and 67 females. The village has 34 households and a sex ratio of 881 females per 1,000 males. There are 11 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 107 literate and 36 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1437667
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1174
Literate Population1076047
Illiterate Population361620

Nearby Villages of Ghughurbahali

Ghughurbahali 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)
SukunabhataWest0.82 km
KhaingSouth-East0.95 km
MadhelSouth-West1.53 km
SantpurSouth1.66 km
SankarmalWest1.71 km
Sanadhar PurSouth-East1.85 km
TekartolaSouth-East1.96 km
BuratNorth-East2.34 km
Nakatipani MundaNorth-West2.44 km
Ramchandra PurEast2.48 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ghughurbahali

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Ghughurbahali. The nearest railway station is G. Ramchandrapur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 14.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawanipatna to Ghughurbahali is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Ghughurbahali is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghughurbahali

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

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

Health Facilities in Ghughurbahali

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Ghughurbahali

Where is Ghughurbahali located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Ghughurbahali?

The Gram Panchayat of Ghughurbahali is Santpur.

What is the pincode of Ghughurbahali?

The pincode of Ghughurbahali is 766110.

What is the population of Ghughurbahali?

Ghughurbahali has a total population of 143, including 76 males and 67 females.

How many households are there in Ghughurbahali?

There are 34 households in Ghughurbahali.

What is the literacy rate in Ghughurbahali?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ghughurbahali is 74.83%. Male literacy is 78.95% and female literacy is 70.15%.