Bhaluchuan - Khaprakhol, Balangir

Bhaluchuan is a village situated in the Khaprakhol tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khaprakhol and around 88 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Bender serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhaluchuan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhaluchuan is 420801. The village covers a total geographical area of 133 hectares and falls under the 767028 pincode. Patnagarh is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Bhaluchuan 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 Bhaluchuan

According to the 2011 Census, Bhaluchuan village had a total population of 162 people, including 76 males and 86 females, living in 46 households. The sex ratio was 1,132 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.47%, with male literacy at 62.50% and female literacy at 49.32%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 96.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhaluchuan

Bhaluchuan 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 Bhaluchuan

Public transport in the Bhaluchuan is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Harishanker Rd, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patnagarh to Bhaluchuan is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Bhaluchuan is about 88 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhaluchuan

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

Health Facilities in Bhaluchuan

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

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