Bhalubasa - Kaptipada, Mayurbhanj

Bhalubasa is a village situated in the Kaptipada tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kaptipada and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Badbisole serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhalubasa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhalubasa is 391196. The village covers a total geographical area of 108 hectares and falls under the 757041 pincode. Udala is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Bhalubasa

As per Census 2011, Bhalubasa village has a total population of 409 people, consisting of 202 males and 207 females. The village has 85 households and a sex ratio of 1,024 females per 1,000 males. There are 46 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 225 literate and 184 illiterate residents. Additionally, 405 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhalubasa

Bhalubasa 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 Bhalubasa

Public transport in the Bhalubasa is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Soro, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 119.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Udala to Bhalubasa is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Bhalubasa is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhalubasa

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

Health Facilities in Bhalubasa

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

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