Balichuan - Kudumuluguma, Malkangiri
Balichuan is a village situated in the Kudumuluguma tehsil of Malkangiri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 65 km from Chitrakonda and around 108 km from Malkangiri . Nakamamudi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balichuan village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Balichuan is 430597. The village covers a total geographical area of 244 hectares and falls under the 764052 pincode. Balimela is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.
Balichuan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chitrakonda Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Nabarangpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Balichuan
Balichuan 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Kuturuma | North-East | 1.87 km |
| Sareikela | South | 2.01 km |
| Aunlabahal | East | 3.17 km |
| Kulabira | North | 3.70 km |
| Badkhalia | North-East | 3.86 km |
| Jhulendihi | North-East | 3.96 km |
| Jhurimal | East | 4.24 km |
| Duduka | South-West | 4.47 km |
| Bijadihi | East | 5.21 km |
| Diamunda | East | 5.38 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Balichuan
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Balichuan. The nearest railway station is Ibh2, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.9 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balimela to Balichuan is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Malkangiri to Balichuan is about 108 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Balichuan
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Balichuan village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Balichuan
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Balichuan village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Balichuan
Where is Balichuan located?
Balichuan village is located in Kudumuluguma Tehsil, Malkangiri district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Balichuan?
The Gram Panchayat of Balichuan is Nakamamudi.
What is the pincode of Balichuan?
The pincode of Balichuan is 764052.