Bahal Padar - Biramaharajpur, Sonepur

Bahal Padar is a village situated in the Biramaharajpur tehsil of Sonepur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from Biramaharajpur and around 45 km from Subarnapur. Bahalpadar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bahal Padar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bahal Padar is 419254. The village covers a total geographical area of 316 hectares and falls under the 767018 pincode. Sonapur is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Bahal Padar 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 Bahal Padar

According to the 2011 Census, Bahal Padar village had a total population of 707 people, including 368 males and 339 females, living in 154 households. The sex ratio was 921 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.81%, with male literacy at 89.23% and female literacy at 65.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 77, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 98.

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

Nearby Villages of Bahal Padar

Bahal Padar 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 Bahal Padar

Bahal Padar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Charmal, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonapur to Bahal Padar is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Subarnapur to Bahal Padar is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bahal Padar

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

Health Facilities in Bahal Padar

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

FAQs about Bahal Padar