Bahadaghat - Thuamul Rampur, Kalahandi

Bahadaghat is a village situated in the Thuamul Rampur tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 70 km from the tehsil headquarters in Thuamul Rampur and around 145 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Talnagi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bahadaghat village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bahadaghat is 424516. The village covers a total geographical area of 68 hectares and falls under the 766026 pincode. Bhawanipatna is the nearest town, located about 140 km away.

Bahadaghat village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Lanjigarh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kalahandi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bahadaghat

As per Census 2011, Bahadaghat village has a total population of 263 people, consisting of 120 males and 143 females. The village has 83 households and a sex ratio of 1,191 females per 1,000 males. There are 43 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 76 literate and 187 illiterate residents. Additionally, 59 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 198 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bahadaghat

Bahadaghat 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 Bahadaghat

Bahadaghat is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tikiri, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawanipatna to Bahadaghat is about 140 km, with a usual travel time of around ~4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Bahadaghat is about 145 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bahadaghat

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

Health Facilities in Bahadaghat

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

FAQs about Bahadaghat