Debahali - Rairakhol, Sambalpur

Debahali is a village situated in the Rairakhol tehsil of Sambalpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 36 km from Charamal and around 52 km from Sambalpur. Badmal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Debahali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Debahali is 382302. The village covers a total geographical area of 245 hectares and falls under the 768105 pincode. Redhakhol is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

Debahali 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 Debahali

As per Census 2011, Debahali village has a total population of 114 people, consisting of 58 males and 56 females. The village has 27 households and a sex ratio of 965 females per 1,000 males. There are 16 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 61 literate and 53 illiterate residents. Additionally, 4 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 109 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1145856
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1679
Scheduled Castes (SC)422
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1095653
Literate Population613823
Illiterate Population532033

Nearby Villages of Debahali

Debahali 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)
LakthakpaliEast1.53 km
BudhikhamarSouth-West1.78 km
GopalpurNorth-West1.86 km
KhairtapSouth1.90 km
ChhelikhaiNorth2.44 km
BhaliakataWest2.81 km
PalsamalEast3.12 km
KusurdaSouth-West3.50 km
JhankarpaliNorth-West3.51 km
RaichuaSouth-East3.62 km

Transport and Connectivity of Debahali

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Debahali. The nearest railway station is Jujumura, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Redhakhol to Debahali is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sambalpur to Debahali is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Debahali

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Debahali

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

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

FAQs about Debahali

Where is Debahali located?

Debahali village is located in Rairakhol Tehsil, Sambalpur district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Debahali?

The Gram Panchayat of Debahali is Badmal.

What is the pincode of Debahali?

The pincode of Debahali is 768105.

What is the population of Debahali?

Debahali has a total population of 114, including 58 males and 56 females.

How many households are there in Debahali?

There are 27 households in Debahali.

What is the literacy rate in Debahali?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Debahali is 53.51%. Male literacy is 65.52% and female literacy is 41.07%.