Bhuslad - Titlagarh, Balangir

Bhuslad is a village situated in the Titlagarh tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Titlagarh and around 66 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Manigaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhuslad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhuslad is 421501. The village covers a total geographical area of 493 hectares and falls under the 767033 pincode. Titlagarh is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Bhuslad

According to the 2011 Census, Bhuslad village had a total population of 1,460 people, including 713 males and 747 females, living in 395 households. The sex ratio was 1,048 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.17%, with male literacy at 64.11% and female literacy at 40.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 271, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 17.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,460713747
Child Population (0–6 yrs)19386107
Scheduled Castes (SC)271142129
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1789
Literate Population661402259
Illiterate Population799311488

Nearby Villages of Bhuslad

Bhuslad 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ChiknibahaliNorth-West1.48 km
MahulpadaEast1.87 km
TikaraparaSouth-West2.33 km
NanjharSouth-East2.50 km
TentulikhuntiWest3.04 km
GunchitaraSouth3.10 km
KharaliNorth-West3.15 km
ManigaonSouth-East3.86 km
GambharimalEast4.02 km
KhajuriparaSouth4.24 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bhuslad

Bhuslad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rahenbata, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Titlagarh to Bhuslad is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Bhuslad is about 66 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhuslad

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Bhuslad

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within <1 km

FAQs about Bhuslad

Where is Bhuslad located?

Bhuslad village is located in Titlagarh Tehsil, Balangir district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bhuslad?

The Gram Panchayat of Bhuslad is Manigaon.

What is the pincode of Bhuslad?

The pincode of Bhuslad is 767033.

What is the population of Bhuslad?

Bhuslad had a total population of 1,460, including 713 males and 747 females.

How many households are there in Bhuslad?

Bhuslad had 395 households.

What is the literacy rate in Bhuslad?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhuslad was 52.17%. Male literacy was 64.11% and female literacy was 40.47%.