Bhaludungari - Khariar, Nuapada

Bhaludungari is a village situated in the Khariar tehsil of Nuapada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khariar and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Nuapada. Dabri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhaludungari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhaludungari is 421972. The village covers a total geographical area of 167 hectares and falls under the 766107 pincode. Khariar Road is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Bhaludungari

According to the 2011 Census, Bhaludungari village had a total population of 783 people, including 387 males and 396 females, living in 203 households. The sex ratio was 1,023 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.36%, with male literacy at 60.74% and female literacy at 36.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 168.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhaludungari

Bhaludungari 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 Bhaludungari

Bhaludungari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kantabanji, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khariar Road to Bhaludungari is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nuapada to Bhaludungari is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhaludungari

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

Health Facilities in Bhaludungari

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

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