Bhujabala - Kolnara, Rayagada

Bhujabala is a village situated in the Kolnara tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 2 km from Rayagada and around 10 km from Rayagada . Kolnara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhujabala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhujabala is 426322. The village covers a total geographical area of 70 hectares and falls under the 765017 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Bhujabala 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 Bhujabala

According to the 2011 Census, Bhujabala village had a total population of 1,452 people, including 801 males and 651 females, living in 347 households. The sex ratio was 813 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.98%, with male literacy at 75.00% and female literacy at 31.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 452, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 271.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhujabala

Bhujabala 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 Bhujabala

Bhujabala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Singapuram Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Bhujabala is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Bhujabala is about 10 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhujabala

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

Health Facilities in Bhujabala

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

FAQs about Bhujabala