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

As per Census 2011, Bhalujodi village has a total population of 397 people, consisting of 192 males and 205 females. The village has 111 households and a sex ratio of 1,067 females per 1,000 males. There are 73 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 157 literate and 240 illiterate residents. Additionally, 12 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 380 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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:

FAQs about Bhalujodi