Bhaliajhara - Kodala, Ganjam

Bhaliajhara is a village situated in the Kodala tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 50 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kodala and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Chatrapur. Sumandala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhaliajhara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhaliajhara is 411655. The village covers a total geographical area of 83 hectares and falls under the 761035 pincode. Kodala is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Bhaliajhara

As per Census 2011, Bhaliajhara village has a total population of 2,011 people, consisting of 1,001 males and 1,010 females. The village has 414 households and a sex ratio of 1,008 females per 1,000 males. There are 274 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,170 literate and 841 illiterate residents. Additionally, 451 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bhaliajhara are given below:

Nearby Villages of Bhaliajhara

Bhaliajhara 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 Bhaliajhara

Bhaliajhara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kalijai, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kodala to Bhaliajhara is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Bhaliajhara is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhaliajhara

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

Health Facilities in Bhaliajhara

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

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