Bhalumunda - Bangomunda, Balangir

Bhalumunda is a village situated in the Bangomunda tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 65 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bangomunda and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Bhalumunda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhalumunda is 421273. The village covers a total geographical area of 264 hectares and falls under the 767040 pincode. Khariar Road is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Bhalumunda

According to the 2011 Census, Bhalumunda village had a total population of 3,170 people, including 1,583 males and 1,587 females, living in 727 households. The sex ratio was 1,003 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.79%, with male literacy at 74.23% and female literacy at 53.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 186, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 114.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhalumunda

Bhalumunda 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 Bhalumunda

Bhalumunda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kantabanji, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khariar Road to Bhalumunda is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Bhalumunda 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 Bhalumunda

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

Health Facilities in Bhalumunda

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

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