Bhalukhai - Belpara, Balangir

Bhalukhai is a village situated in the Belpara tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Belpara and around 72 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Sarmuhan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhalukhai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhalukhai is 420959. The village covers a total geographical area of 504 hectares and falls under the 767026 pincode. Kantabanji is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Bhalukhai

According to the 2011 Census, Bhalukhai village had a total population of 1,007 people, including 506 males and 501 females, living in 239 households. The sex ratio was 990 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.18%, with male literacy at 60.85% and female literacy at 41.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 179, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 484.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhalukhai

Bhalukhai 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 Bhalukhai

Bhalukhai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Turekala Road, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kantabanji to Bhalukhai is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Bhalukhai is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhalukhai

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

Health Facilities in Bhalukhai

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

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