Dandabahal - Banei, Sundargarh
Dandabahal is a village situated in the Banei tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Banei and around 180 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Govindpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dandabahal village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Dandabahal is 385161. The village covers a total geographical area of 175 hectares and falls under the 770035 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 70 km away.
Dandabahal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bonai Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sundargarh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Dandabahal
Dandabahal 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Jharmunda | North | 0.82 km |
| Sanjharmunda | North-East | 1.37 km |
| Mar-dihi | South-East | 1.43 km |
| Basudihi | South-West | 1.65 km |
| Gopinathpur | North | 1.67 km |
| Sangopinathpur | North-West | 1.71 km |
| Jhirdapali | South-East | 1.85 km |
| Sendhpur | East | 2.45 km |
| Nagadihi | South-West | 2.48 km |
| Tuniapali | South-East | 2.64 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Dandabahal
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Dandabahal. The nearest railway station is Barsuan, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.4 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Dandabahal is about 70 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Dandabahal is about 180 km, with the usual travel time around ~5.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Dandabahal
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Dandabahal village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Dandabahal
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Dandabahal village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Dandabahal
Where is Dandabahal located?
Dandabahal village is located in Banei Tehsil, Sundargarh district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Dandabahal?
The Gram Panchayat of Dandabahal is Govindpur.
What is the pincode of Dandabahal?
The pincode of Dandabahal is 770035.