Bahalda - Khunta, Mayurbhanj

Bahalda is a village situated in the Khunta tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khunta and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Badpathara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bahalda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bahalda is 390797. The village covers a total geographical area of 690 hectares and falls under the 757074 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 34 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 Baripada 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 1,132 people, consisting of 551 males and 581 females. The village has 280 households and a sex ratio of 1,054 females per 1,000 males. There are 151 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 369 literate and 763 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,126 people belong 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

Public transport in the Bahalda is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Baripada, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 96.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Bahalda is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Bahalda is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 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