Bhalujodi - Lakshmipur, Koraput

Bhalujodi is a village situated in the Lakshmipur tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lakshmipur and around 74 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Odiapentha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhalujodi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhalujodi is 428503. The village covers a total geographical area of 348 hectares and falls under the 765013 pincode. Sunabeda is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Bhalujodi

According to the 2011 Census, Bhalujodi village had a total population of 397 people, including 192 males and 205 females, living in 111 households. The sex ratio was 1,068 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.46%, with male literacy at 72.37% and female literacy at 27.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 12, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 380.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhalujodi

Bhalujodi 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 Bhalujodi

Public transport in the Bhalujodi is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Singaram, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sunabeda to Bhalujodi is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Bhalujodi is about 74 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhalujodi

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

Health Facilities in Bhalujodi

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

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