Bulajhar - Kaniha, Angul

Bulajhar is a village situated in the Kaniha tehsil of Angul district, Odisha. It is located approximately 35 km from Samal Barrage and around 60 km from Anugul . Biru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bulajhar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bulajhar is 403882. The village covers a total geographical area of 496 hectares and falls under the 759100 pincode. Talcher is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Bulajhar

As per Census 2011, Bulajhar village has a total population of 477 people, consisting of 246 males and 231 females. The village has 131 households and a sex ratio of 939 females per 1,000 males. There are 46 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 354 literate and 123 illiterate residents. Additionally, 138 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 19 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bulajhar

Bulajhar 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 Bulajhar

Public transport in the Bulajhar is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Talcher, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Talcher to Bulajhar is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Anugul to Bulajhar is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bulajhar

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

Health Facilities in Bulajhar

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

FAQs about Bulajhar