Bhola - Suliapada, Mayurbhanj

Bhola is a village situated in the Suliapada tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 33 km from the tehsil headquarters in Suliapada and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Chuhat serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhola village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhola is 389795. The village covers a total geographical area of 176 hectares and falls under the 757022 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Bhola 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 Bhola

As per Census 2011, Bhola village has a total population of 805 people, consisting of 407 males and 398 females. The village has 229 households and a sex ratio of 977 females per 1,000 males. There are 85 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 398 literate and 407 illiterate residents. Additionally, 139 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 620 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population805407398
Child Population (0–6 yrs)854540
Scheduled Castes (SC)1397762
Scheduled Tribes (ST)620306314
Literate Population398246152
Illiterate Population407161246

Nearby Villages of Bhola

Bhola 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)
DakhamanEast1.27 km
BadnachnaNorth-West1.56 km
SaluadaharSouth-West1.78 km
BaikunthapurSouth2.06 km
ChinaposiWest2.11 km
TilajudiaSouth-East2.20 km
KathagohalaSouth2.83 km
PalaEast2.98 km
ChuhatWest2.99 km
TadkiEast3.21 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bhola

Bhola is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhanjpur, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Bhola is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Bhola is about 33 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 Bhola

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

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

Health Facilities in Bhola

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Bhola

Where is Bhola located?

Bhola village is located in Suliapada Tehsil, Mayurbhanj district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bhola?

The Gram Panchayat of Bhola is Chuhat.

What is the pincode of Bhola?

The pincode of Bhola is 757022.

What is the population of Bhola?

Bhola has a total population of 805, including 407 males and 398 females.

How many households are there in Bhola?

There are 229 households in Bhola.

What is the literacy rate in Bhola?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhola is 49.44%. Male literacy is 60.44% and female literacy is 38.19%.