Bhalunara - Kharsia, Raigarh

Bhalunara is a village situated in the Kharsia tehsil of Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kharsia and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Raigarh. Dehjari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhalunara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhalunara is 435185. The village covers a total geographical area of 243.6 hectares and falls under the 496661 pincode. Kharsia is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Bhalunara 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 Bhalunara

According to the 2011 Census, Bhalunara village had a total population of 626 people, including 311 males and 315 females, living in 145 households. The sex ratio was 1,013 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.11%, with male literacy at 90.91% and female literacy at 60.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 113, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 291.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhalunara

Bhalunara 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 Bhalunara

Bhalunara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Robertson, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kharsia to Bhalunara is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Bhalunara 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 Bhalunara

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

Health Facilities in Bhalunara

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

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