Baluwahar - Farsabahar, Jashpur

Baluwahar is a village situated in the Farsabahar tehsil of Jashpur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Farsabahar and around 83 km from the district headquarters in Jashpur Nagar. Amdiha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baluwahar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baluwahar is 434215. The village covers a total geographical area of 791.27 hectares and falls under the 496227 pincode. Kunkuri is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Baluwahar

According to the 2011 Census, Baluwahar village had a total population of 613 people, including 299 males and 314 females, living in 135 households. The sex ratio was 1,050 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.07%, with male literacy at 85.10% and female literacy at 67.86%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 359.

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

Nearby Villages of Baluwahar

Baluwahar 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 Baluwahar

Baluwahar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bamra, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda 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 Kunkuri to Baluwahar is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jashpur Nagar to Baluwahar is about 83 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baluwahar

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

Health Facilities in Baluwahar

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

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