Bhalubutura - Kalampur, Kalahandi

Bhalubutura is a village situated in the Kalampur tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 37 km from Jayapatna and around 53 km from Bhawanipatna. Nuagaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhalubutura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhalubutura is 424081. The village covers a total geographical area of 487 hectares and falls under the 766017 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Bhalubutura

As per Census 2011, Bhalubutura village has a total population of 1,130 people, consisting of 544 males and 586 females. The village has 276 households and a sex ratio of 1,077 females per 1,000 males. There are 148 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 542 literate and 588 illiterate residents. Additionally, 173 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 372 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhalubutura

Bhalubutura 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 Bhalubutura

Bhalubutura is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 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 46.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Bhalubutura is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Bhalubutura is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhalubutura

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

Health Facilities in Bhalubutura

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

FAQs about Bhalubutura