Buhalipal

Buhalipal Village, Odisha
Buhalipal Village, Odisha
	Buhalipal
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	Anthem: Bandē Utkaḷa Jananī
	Buhalipal Village, Odisha Buhalipal Village, Odisha
	Coordinates: 20°38′26″N 85°21′29″E / 20.640640°N 85.358183°E
Country	India
State	Odisha
Dhenkanal	Hindol
Founded by	Government of Odisha
Named after	For the hardworking people
Government
• Type	Panchayat Raj
• Body	Hindol Assembly constituency
Area
• Rural	2,428.114 ha (6,000.000 acres)
Dimensions
• Length	15.59 km (9.69 mi)
Population (2011)
• Total	4,000
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN	759021

Buhalipal is a village located in the Dhenkanal district of Odisha, India. It is surrounded by several villages, including Analabeda, Pasasing, Bidyadharapur, Kunua, Padhani, and Bankatia. The nearest market is in Rasol, which is 5 km away from the village. Buhalipal is also situated near a police station in Rasol. The village is enveloped by nature on all sides, offering a scenic environment.

Geography

Buhalipal situated at 20°38'26.1"N 85°21'29.4"E. The total geographical area of the village is 2428.114 hectares.

About

Buhalipal village is situated 21.6 kilometers from the sub-district headquarters in Hindol, where the tehsildar office is located, and 38 kilometers from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. According to data from 2009, Buhalipal is recognized as a gram panchayat. This village is an integral part of Hindol State, which was established during the period of British colonial rule.

The village has a total population of 4,000 individuals, comprising 2,200 males and 1,800 females. The literacy rate in Buhalipal is 75%, with 79.33% of males and 60.5% of females being literate. The village consists of approximately 750 households. The designated pin code for Buhalipal is 759021. The village is predominantly Hindu, with the residents practicing Vaishnavism. There are two Schools;

Buhalipal Govt. Primary School
Panchayat Govt. High School Banibilas, Buhalipal

Best Place to Visiting

Kalijodi Dam, Buhalipal — The Kalijodi Dam, completed in 1973, was constructed to conserve water, thereby facilitating agricultural cultivation. This location serves not only as an essential resource for irrigation but also as an attractive site for recreational activities and picnics in Buhalipal.

Buhalipal is distinguished by several prominent sites, the most notable of which is Sapua Dam, located within Rasol Panchayat. Additionally, the area is renowned for the exquisite Maa Sukiabauti Temple. Another feature of Buhalipal Panchayat is the small Kalijodi Dam.

The village is also home to various cricket facilities, including the JCC Cricket Ground and the MBCC Football Field.

The inhabitants of Buhalipal display a strong enthusiasm for cricket, which is evidenced by the existence of a local sports organization known as the Jay Jagannath Cricket Club (JCC).

Temples

Jagannath Temple, Buhalipal — The worship of Lord Jagannath in Buhalipal inspires devotion, as people seek his blessings for good health and a joyful life.

This village has many temples, named as

Buhalipal Jagannath Temple
Paschimeshwar Temple (Lord Shiva Worship Place)
Maa Mangala Temple
Maa Tarini Temple
Sanidev Temple
Maa Budhi Temple

Festivals

The Rath Yatra is the most prominent festival celebrated in this village, Buhalipal, which holds the distinction of being the first village in the Hindol subdivision to observe this event. In addition to the Rath Yatra, the community also honors several other important festivals, including Laxmi Puja, Ganesh Puja, Saraswati Puja, and Shiv Panchami. Furthermore, Buhalipal features a distinct festival known as Ashtaprahari, which adds to the rich cultural tapestry of the region.