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

As per Census 2011, Bhuloda village has a total population of 555 people, consisting of 269 males and 286 females. The village has 150 households and a sex ratio of 1,063 females per 1,000 males. There are 67 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 416 literate and 139 illiterate residents. Additionally, 313 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 31 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
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 has a total population of 555, including 269 males and 286 females.

How many households are there in Bhuloda?

There are 150 households in Bhuloda.

What is the literacy rate in Bhuloda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhuloda is 74.95%. Male literacy is 80.30% and female literacy is 69.93%.