Khasbahali - Narala, Kalahandi

Khasbahali is a village situated in the Narala tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narala and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Nisangpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khasbahali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khasbahali is 422827. The village covers a total geographical area of 131 hectares and falls under the 766100 pincode. Bhawanipatna is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Khasbahali 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 Khasbahali

According to the 2011 Census, Khasbahali village had a total population of 296 people, including 139 males and 157 females, living in 88 households. The sex ratio was 1,129 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.95%, with male literacy at 81.97% and female literacy at 55.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 51, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 175.

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

Nearby Villages of Khasbahali

Khasbahali 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 Khasbahali

Public transport in the Khasbahali is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is G. Ramchandrapur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 12.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawanipatna to Khasbahali is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Khasbahali is about 22 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 Khasbahali

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

Health Facilities in Khasbahali

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

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