Debahal - Khariar, Nuapada

Debahal is a village situated in the Khariar tehsil of Nuapada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khariar and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Nuapada. Sanmaheswar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Debahal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Debahal is 421957. The village covers a total geographical area of 416 hectares and falls under the 766107 pincode. Khariar Road is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Debahal

According to the 2011 Census, Debahal village had a total population of 603 people, including 314 males and 289 females, living in 136 households. The sex ratio was 920 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.27%, with male literacy at 88.55% and female literacy at 56.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 128, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 278.

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

Nearby Villages of Debahal

Debahal 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 Debahal

Debahal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kantabanji, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khariar Road to Debahal is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nuapada to Debahal 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 Debahal

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

Health Facilities in Debahal

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

FAQs about Debahal