Bhulusunda - Gunupur, Rayagada

Bhulusunda is a village situated in the Gunupur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gunupur and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Dombosora serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhulusunda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhulusunda is 426750. The village covers a total geographical area of 423 hectares and falls under the 765033 pincode. Gunupur is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Bhulusunda

According to the 2011 Census, Bhulusunda village had a total population of 620 people, including 321 males and 299 females, living in 155 households. The sex ratio was 931 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.00%, with male literacy at 75.18% and female literacy at 47.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 31, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 420.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhulusunda

Bhulusunda 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 Bhulusunda

Bhulusunda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gunupur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 96.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gunupur to Bhulusunda is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Bhulusunda is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhulusunda

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

Health Facilities in Bhulusunda

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

FAQs about Bhulusunda