Bhaluchuwa Village - Kharsia, Raigarh

Bhaluchuwa is a village situated in the Kharsia tehsil of Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kharsia and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Raigarh. Ranisagar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhaluchuwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhaluchuwa is 435242. The village covers a total geographical area of 123.34 hectares and falls under the 496661 pincode. Kharsia is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Bhaluchuwa

As per Census 2011, Bhaluchuwa village has a total population of 250 people, consisting of 127 males and 123 females. The village has 60 households and a sex ratio of 968 females per 1,000 males. There are 31 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 162 literate and 88 illiterate residents. Additionally, 34 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 124 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bhaluchuwa are given below:

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 250 127 123
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 31 15 16
Scheduled Castes (SC) 34 13 21
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 124 62 62
Literate Population 162 99 63
Illiterate Population 88 28 60

Nearby Villages of Bhaluchuwa

Bhaluchuwa 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)
KunkuniNorth-East2.51 km
BhainaparaWest2.62 km
Kukri JhariyaEast2.69 km
BasnajharSouth-East2.69 km
SonbarsaSouth-West2.73 km
AdajharSouth2.92 km
BramhanpaliNorth-West2.92 km
GidhaWest2.96 km
RanisagarNorth3.09 km
AmapaliEast3.46 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bhaluchuwa

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Bhaluchuwa. The nearest railway station is Robertson, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.3 km.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service No Available within NA
Private Bus Service No Available within 5-10 km
Railway Station No Available within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kharsia to Bhaluchuwa is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Bhaluchuwa is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhaluchuwa

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Bhaluchuwa

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Bhaluchuwa

Where is Bhaluchuwa located?

Bhaluchuwa village is located in Kharsia Tehsil, Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bhaluchuwa?

The Gram Panchayat of Bhaluchuwa is Ranisagar.

What is the pincode of Bhaluchuwa?

The pincode of Bhaluchuwa is 496661.

What is the population of Bhaluchuwa?

Bhaluchuwa has a total population of 250, including 127 males and 123 females.

How many households are there in Bhaluchuwa?

There are 60 households in Bhaluchuwa.

What is the literacy rate in Bhaluchuwa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhaluchuwa is 64.80%. Male literacy is 77.95% and female literacy is 51.22%.