Garagadabahal - Harichandanpur, Keonjhar

Garagadabahal is a village situated in the Harichandanpur tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 60 km from Harichandanpur and around 60 km from Kendujhar. Badapalaspal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Garagadabahal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Garagadabahal is 386750. The village covers a total geographical area of 609 hectares and falls under the 758028 pincode. Kendujhar is the nearest town, located about 57 km away.

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

Population of Garagadabahal

As per Census 2011, Garagadabahal village has a total population of 1,420 people, consisting of 736 males and 684 females. The village has 297 households and a sex ratio of 929 females per 1,000 males. There are 238 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 658 literate and 762 illiterate residents. Additionally, 206 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 985 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Garagadabahal

Garagadabahal 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 Garagadabahal

Garagadabahal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Harichandanpur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 94.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendujhar to Garagadabahal is about 57 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Garagadabahal is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Garagadabahal

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

Health Facilities in Garagadabahal

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

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