Bhalumaska - Kalyanasingpur, Rayagada

Bhalumaska is a village situated in the Kalyanasingpur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalyanasingpur and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Sikarpai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhalumaska village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhalumaska is 425693. The village covers a total geographical area of 98 hectares and falls under the 765017 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Bhalumaska

According to the 2011 Census, Bhalumaska village had a total population of 294 people, including 136 males and 158 females, living in 82 households. The sex ratio was 1,162 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 39.27%, with male literacy at 55.26% and female literacy at 25.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 34, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 218.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhalumaska

Bhalumaska 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 Bhalumaska

Bhalumaska is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhalumaska, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Bhalumaska is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Bhalumaska is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhalumaska

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

Health Facilities in Bhalumaska

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

FAQs about Bhalumaska