Bhalia - Betnoti, Mayurbhanj

Bhalia is a village situated in the Betnoti tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from Betanati and around 34 km from Baripada. Dahikoti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhalia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhalia is 390511. The village covers a total geographical area of 585 hectares and falls under the 757029 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Bhalia

According to the 2011 Census, Bhalia village had a total population of 2,021 people, including 1,026 males and 995 females, living in 482 households. The sex ratio was 970 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.72%, with male literacy at 78.99% and female literacy at 60.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 16, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 386.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population2,0211,026995
Child Population (0–6 yrs)20811791
Scheduled Castes (SC)1697
Scheduled Tribes (ST)386203183
Literate Population1,264718546
Illiterate Population757308449

Nearby Villages of Bhalia

Bhalia 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ChilbasaNorth-East1.40 km
DhanpurSouth-West1.57 km
AgadaSouth-East1.73 km
KainchakotiSouth-West2.51 km
Salbani Samil NahandasolSouth-West2.60 km
AsanbaniNorth-East2.72 km
Dariha SamilhatudiSouth2.73 km
BadjambaniNorth2.88 km
TarasolWest3.00 km
DantiamuhanNorth-West3.13 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bhalia

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Bhalia. The nearest railway station is Betnoti, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 107.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Bhalia is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Bhalia is about 34 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 Bhalia

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Bhalia

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Bhalia

Where is Bhalia located?

Bhalia village is located in Betnoti Tehsil, Mayurbhanj district, Odisha, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Bhalia?

The Gram Panchayat of Bhalia is Dahikoti.

What is the pincode of Bhalia?

The pincode of Bhalia is 757029.

What is the population of Bhalia?

Bhalia had a total population of 2,021, including 1,026 males and 995 females.

How many households are there in Bhalia?

Bhalia had 482 households.

What is the literacy rate in Bhalia?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhalia was 69.72%. Male literacy was 78.99% and female literacy was 60.40%.