Bhaliabolkateni - Dhenkanal Sadar, Dhenkanal

Bhaliabolkateni is a village situated in the Dhenkanal Sadar tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhenkanal Sadar and around 11 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Bhalibol Kateni serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhaliabolkateni village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhaliabolkateni is 403321. The village covers a total geographical area of 146 hectares and falls under the 759015 pincode. Dhenkanal is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Bhaliabolkateni village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dhenkanal Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Bhaliabolkateni

According to the 2011 Census, Bhaliabolkateni village had a total population of 648 people, including 307 males and 341 females, living in 164 households. The sex ratio was 1,111 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.15%, with male literacy at 80.45% and female literacy at 68.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 148, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 71.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhaliabolkateni

Bhaliabolkateni 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 Bhaliabolkateni

Bhaliabolkateni is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dhenkanal, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dhenkanal to Bhaliabolkateni is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Bhaliabolkateni is about 11 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhaliabolkateni

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

Health Facilities in Bhaliabolkateni

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

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