Bhaluguda - Junagarh, Kalahandi

Bhaluguda is a village situated in the Junagarh tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Junagarh and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Budhipadar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhaluguda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhaluguda is 423834. The village covers a total geographical area of 35 hectares and falls under the 766002 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Bhaluguda

As per Census 2011, Bhaluguda village has a total population of 5 people, consisting of 3 males and 2 females. The village has 2 households and a sex ratio of 666 females per 1,000 males. There are 1 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1 literate and 4 illiterate residents. Additionally, 5 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhaluguda

Bhaluguda 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 Bhaluguda

Bhaluguda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Bhaluguda is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Bhaluguda is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhaluguda

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

Health Facilities in Bhaluguda

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

FAQs about Bhaluguda