Bihabali - Bamara, Sambalpur

Bihabali is a village situated in the Bamara tehsil of Sambalpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from Govindpur and around 70 km from Sambalpur. Kinabaga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bihabali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bihabali is 381323. The village covers a total geographical area of 508 hectares and falls under the 768224 pincode. Rajagangapur is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Bihabali

As per Census 2011, Bihabali village has a total population of 884 people, consisting of 435 males and 449 females. The village has 200 households and a sex ratio of 1,032 females per 1,000 males. There are 125 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 495 literate and 389 illiterate residents. Additionally, 869 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bihabali

Bihabali 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 Bihabali

Bihabali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Garpos, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajagangapur to Bihabali is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sambalpur to Bihabali is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bihabali

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

Health Facilities in Bihabali

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

FAQs about Bihabali