Bhaluki - Shamakhunta, Mayurbhanj

Bhaluki is a village situated in the Shamakhunta tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 23 km from Koliana and around 52 km from Baripada. Bhaluki village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhaluki is 389391. The village covers a total geographical area of 210 hectares and falls under the 757030 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Bhaluki

As per Census 2011, Bhaluki village has a total population of 966 people, consisting of 490 males and 476 females. The village has 213 households and a sex ratio of 971 females per 1,000 males. There are 138 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 521 literate and 445 illiterate residents. Additionally, 80 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 673 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhaluki

Bhaluki 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 Bhaluki

Bhaluki is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kuchai, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Bhaluki is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Bhaluki is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhaluki

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

Health Facilities in Bhaluki

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

FAQs about Bhaluki