Bhalia

Bhalia is a village located in Sadar tehsil of Kalahandi district in Odisha, India. It is situated 16km away from sub-district headquarter Sadar (tehsildar office) and 16km away from district headquarter Bhawanipatna. As per 2009 stats, Chancher is the gram panchayat of Bhalia village.

Here you can discover what makes Bhalia unique in its vibrant Sadar-Kalahandi region. You’ll see Bhalia’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Bhalia

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Bhalia is 423517. The village spans a total geographical area of 301 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 766001. Bhawanipatna is nearest town to Bhalia village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 16km away.

When it comes to local governance, Bhalia village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Lanjigarh Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kalahandi Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Bhalia

Population of Bhalia

According to the 2011 Census, Bhalia has a total population of about 218, with approximately 116 males and 102 females. The sex ratio is around 879 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 46 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 60 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 158. The overall literacy rate is approximately 18.35%, with male literacy at about 27.59% and female literacy near 7.84%. There are around 49 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Bhalia's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Bhalia

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Bhalia. As per the 2011 stats, Bhalia had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Bhalia

Knowing the nearby villages of Bhalia helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Bhalia.

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