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

As per Census 2011, Bhaluchanchara village has a total population of 605 people, consisting of 299 males and 306 females. The village has 169 households and a sex ratio of 1,023 females per 1,000 males. There are 82 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 277 literate and 328 illiterate residents. Additionally, 128 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 393 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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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