Bhuloda - Karanja, Washim

Bhuloda is a village situated in the Karanja tehsil of Washim district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karanja and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Washim. Bhuloda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhuloda is 530893. The village covers a total geographical area of 409.51 hectares and falls under the 444110 pincode. Karanja is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Bhuloda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Bhuloda

According to the 2011 Census, Bhuloda village had a total population of 555 people, including 269 males and 286 females, living in 150 households. The sex ratio was 1,063 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.25%, with male literacy at 90.38% and female literacy at 80.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 313, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 31.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population555269286
Child Population (0–6 yrs)673037
Scheduled Castes (SC)313153160
Scheduled Tribes (ST)311516
Literate Population416216200
Illiterate Population1395386

Nearby Villages of Bhuloda

Bhuloda 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ShahapurWest2.05 km
AurangapurNorth2.09 km
WaptiSouth2.15 km
ShemlaiSouth-East2.62 km
BramhanwadaEast2.67 km
UndriWest3.10 km
MurtijapurNorth3.15 km
KupatiSouth3.27 km
KamargaonNorth-West3.30 km
BambardaSouth-West3.70 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bhuloda

Bhuloda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Karanja, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanja to Bhuloda is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Washim to Bhuloda is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhuloda

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Bhuloda 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 Bhuloda

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Bhuloda 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 Bhuloda

Where is Bhuloda located?

Bhuloda village is located in Karanja Tehsil, Washim district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bhuloda?

Bhuloda is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Bhuloda?

The pincode of Bhuloda is 444110.

What is the population of Bhuloda?

Bhuloda had a total population of 555, including 269 males and 286 females.

How many households are there in Bhuloda?

Bhuloda had 150 households.

What is the literacy rate in Bhuloda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhuloda was 85.25%. Male literacy was 90.38% and female literacy was 80.32%.