Binjhabahal - Telkoi, Keonjhar

Binjhabahal is a village situated in the Telkoi tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from Telkoi and around 67 km from Kendujhar. Binjabahal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Binjhabahal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Binjhabahal is 386327. The village covers a total geographical area of 1552 hectares and falls under the 758084 pincode. Kendujhar is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.

Binjhabahal 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 Binjhabahal

According to the 2011 Census, Binjhabahal village had a total population of 3,356 people, including 1,686 males and 1,670 females, living in 714 households. The sex ratio was 991 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.43%, with male literacy at 79.49% and female literacy at 59.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 185, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,154.

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

Nearby Villages of Binjhabahal

Binjhabahal 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 Binjhabahal

Binjhabahal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Naranpur, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 106.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendujhar to Binjhabahal is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Binjhabahal is about 67 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Binjhabahal

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

Health Facilities in Binjhabahal

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

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