Bhaluchanchara - Lanjigarh, Kalahandi

Bhaluchanchara is a village situated in the Lanjigarh tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 30 km from Narala and around 31 km from Bhawanipatna. Gobardhanpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhaluchanchara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhaluchanchara is 422848. The village covers a total geographical area of 185 hectares and falls under the 766100 pincode. Bhawanipatna is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Bhaluchanchara

According to the 2011 Census, Bhaluchanchara village had a total population of 605 people, including 299 males and 306 females, living in 169 households. The sex ratio was 1,023 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.96%, with male literacy at 66.27% and female literacy at 40.30%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 128, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 393.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhaluchanchara

Bhaluchanchara 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 Bhaluchanchara

Bhaluchanchara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is G. Ramchandrapur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawanipatna to Bhaluchanchara is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Bhaluchanchara is about 31 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhaluchanchara

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

Health Facilities in Bhaluchanchara

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

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