Bhalu Village - Karanja, Wardha
Bhalu is a village situated in the Karanja tehsil of Wardha district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karanja and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Wardha. Dharti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhalu village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhalu is 533604. The village covers a total geographical area of 462.75 hectares and falls under the 442203 pincode.
Bhalu village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Arvi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Wardha Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Bhalu
Bhalu 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Dharti | South-East | 1.64 km |
| Jaurwada Kh. | North-West | 1.81 km |
| Chikhlagad | North-East | 2.00 km |
| Saoli (kh) | North | 2.34 km |
| Selgaon L. | West | 2.59 km |
| Bori | South | 2.65 km |
| Kolhu | North | 3.03 km |
| Thanegaon | South-West | 3.59 km |
| Khairi | North-West | 3.72 km |
| Murti | East | 3.77 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Bhalu
Public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the Bhalu. The nearest railway station is Katol, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.1 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | Available within <1 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Wardha to Bhalu is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Bhalu
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Bhalu village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within <1 km |
| ATM | No | Available within <1 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within <1 km |
Health Facilities in Bhalu
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Bhalu village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within <1 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within <1 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within <1 km |
FAQs about Bhalu
Where is Bhalu located?
Bhalu village is located in Karanja Tehsil, Wardha district, Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Bhalu?
The Gram Panchayat of Bhalu is Dharti.
What is the pincode of Bhalu?
The pincode of Bhalu is 442203.