Keutibahal - Rairakhol, Sambalpur

Keutibahal is a village situated in the Rairakhol tehsil of Sambalpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 22 km from Charamal and around 55 km from Sambalpur. Charmal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Keutibahal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Keutibahal is 382318. The village covers a total geographical area of 312 hectares and falls under the 768106 pincode. Redhakhol is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Keutibahal 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 Keutibahal

According to the 2011 Census, Keutibahal village had a total population of 396 people, including 197 males and 199 females, living in 86 households. The sex ratio was 1,010 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.13%, with male literacy at 86.13% and female literacy at 61.99%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 188, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 149.

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

Nearby Villages of Keutibahal

Keutibahal 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 Keutibahal

Keutibahal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Charmal, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Redhakhol to Keutibahal is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sambalpur to Keutibahal is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Keutibahal

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

Health Facilities in Keutibahal

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

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