Bhalughara - Morada, Mayurbhanj

Bhalughara is a village situated in the Morada tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from Muruda and around 30 km from Baripada. Chikitamatia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhalughara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhalughara is 389981. The village covers a total geographical area of 196 hectares and falls under the 757020 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Bhalughara

As per Census 2011, Bhalughara village has a total population of 395 people, consisting of 196 males and 199 females. The village has 90 households and a sex ratio of 1,015 females per 1,000 males. There are 58 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 198 literate and 197 illiterate residents. Additionally, 86 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 298 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhalughara

Bhalughara 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 Bhalughara

Public transport in the Bhalughara is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Krishnachandrapur, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 105.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Bhalughara is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhalughara

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

Health Facilities in Bhalughara

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

FAQs about Bhalughara