Bhaludarha - Patnagarh, Balangir

Bhaludarha is a village situated in the Patnagarh tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patnagarh and around 44 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Mundomahul serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhaludarha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhaludarha is 420666. The village covers a total geographical area of 444 hectares and falls under the 767025 pincode. Patnagarh is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Bhaludarha 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 Bhaludarha

According to the 2011 Census, Bhaludarha village had a total population of 1,168 people, including 595 males and 573 females, living in 305 households. The sex ratio was 963 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.32%, with male literacy at 71.48% and female literacy at 54.66%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 300, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 289.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhaludarha

Bhaludarha 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 Bhaludarha

Bhaludarha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kantabanji, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patnagarh to Bhaludarha is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Bhaludarha is about 44 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 Bhaludarha

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

Health Facilities in Bhaludarha

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

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