Bahalda - Bahalda, Mayurbhanj

Bahalda is a village situated in the Bahalda tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bahalda and around 97 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Bahalda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bahalda is 387519. The village covers a total geographical area of 685 hectares and falls under the 757046 pincode. Rairangpur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Bahalda

As per Census 2011, Bahalda village has a total population of 5,425 people, consisting of 2,648 males and 2,777 females. The village has 1,351 households and a sex ratio of 1,048 females per 1,000 males. There are 604 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,568 literate and 1,857 illiterate residents. Additionally, 339 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2,078 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bahalda

Bahalda 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 Bahalda

Bahalda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rairangpur, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rairangpur to Bahalda is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Bahalda is about 97 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bahalda

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

Health Facilities in Bahalda

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

FAQs about Bahalda