Bhaliajhola - Sanakhemundi, Ganjam

Bhaliajhola is a village situated in the Sanakhemundi tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from Patapur and around 65 km from Chatrapur. Ramachandrapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhaliajhola village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhaliajhola is 412386. The village covers a total geographical area of 234 hectares and falls under the 761013 pincode. Digapahandi is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Bhaliajhola

According to the 2011 Census, Bhaliajhola village had a total population of 1,531 people, including 747 males and 784 females, living in 351 households. The sex ratio was 1,050 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.58%, with male literacy at 71.57% and female literacy at 50.66%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 229, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhaliajhola

Bhaliajhola 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 Bhaliajhola

Bhaliajhola is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Brahmapur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 122.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digapahandi to Bhaliajhola is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Bhaliajhola is about 65 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 Bhaliajhola

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

Health Facilities in Bhaliajhola

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

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