Adal - Biramaharajpur, Sonepur

Adal is a village situated in the Biramaharajpur tehsil of Sonepur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from Subalaya and around 25 km from Subarnapur. Khandahata serves as the Gram Panchayat for Adal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Adal is 419466. The village covers a total geographical area of 423 hectares and falls under the 767018 pincode. Subalaya is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Adal

According to the 2011 Census, Adal village had a total population of 1,082 people, including 545 males and 537 females, living in 287 households. The sex ratio was 985 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.60%, with male literacy at 91.10% and female literacy at 65.51%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 333.

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

Nearby Villages of Adal

Adal 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 Adal

Adal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Charmal, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Subalaya to Adal is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Subarnapur to Adal is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Adal

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

Health Facilities in Adal

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

FAQs about Adal