Langbahal - Jujomura, Sambalpur

Langbahal is a village situated in the Jujomura tehsil of Sambalpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jujomura and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Sambalpur. Kayakud serves as the Gram Panchayat for Langbahal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Langbahal is 382195. The village covers a total geographical area of 472 hectares and falls under the 768105 pincode. Sambalpur is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

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

Population of Langbahal

As per Census 2011, Langbahal village has a total population of 543 people, consisting of 284 males and 259 females. The village has 143 households and a sex ratio of 911 females per 1,000 males. There are 69 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 373 literate and 170 illiterate residents. Additionally, 40 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 415 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population543284259
Child Population (0–6 yrs)694425
Scheduled Castes (SC)402119
Scheduled Tribes (ST)415218197
Literate Population373216157
Illiterate Population17068102

Nearby Villages of Langbahal

Langbahal 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
AmlipaniEast1.98 km
ChandnimalNorth2.08 km
GhodadihiSouth2.25 km
NarangipaliNorth-West2.55 km
AndhariSouth-West2.62 km
SahajbahalSouth-East2.87 km
RambadmalSouth-East3.38 km
SamadihiNorth-East3.56 km
TaljharanNorth-East3.87 km
BhoipaliWest4.00 km

Transport and Connectivity of Langbahal

Public transport in the Langbahal is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jujumura, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sambalpur to Langbahal is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sambalpur to Langbahal is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Langbahal

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Langbahal

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Langbahal

Where is Langbahal located?

Langbahal village is located in Jujomura Tehsil, Sambalpur district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Langbahal?

The Gram Panchayat of Langbahal is Kayakud.

What is the pincode of Langbahal?

The pincode of Langbahal is 768105.

What is the population of Langbahal?

Langbahal has a total population of 543, including 284 males and 259 females.

How many households are there in Langbahal?

There are 143 households in Langbahal.

What is the literacy rate in Langbahal?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Langbahal is 68.69%. Male literacy is 76.06% and female literacy is 60.62%.