Bheluapal - Kochinda, Sambalpur
Bheluapal is a village situated in the Kochinda tehsil of Sambalpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kochinda and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Sambalpur. Boxama serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bheluapal village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Bheluapal is 381570. The village covers a total geographical area of 134 hectares and falls under the 768222 pincode. Kochinda is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.
Bheluapal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kuchinda Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sambalpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Bheluapal
According to the 2011 Census, Bheluapal village had a total population of 106 people, including 59 males and 47 females, living in 29 households. The sex ratio was 797 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.00%, with male literacy at 82.14% and female literacy at 59.09%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 106.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 106 | 59 | 47 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 106 | 59 | 47 |
| Literate Population | 72 | 46 | 26 |
| Illiterate Population | 34 | 13 | 21 |
Nearby Villages of Bheluapal
Bheluapal is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Bheluapal
Public transport in the Bheluapal is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kochinda to Bheluapal is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sambalpur to Bheluapal is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Bheluapal
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Bheluapal village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Bheluapal
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Bheluapal village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Bheluapal
Where is Bheluapal located?
Bheluapal village is located in Kochinda Tehsil, Sambalpur district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Bheluapal?
The Gram Panchayat of Bheluapal is Boxama.
What is the pincode of Bheluapal?
The pincode of Bheluapal is 768222.
What is the population of Bheluapal?
Bheluapal had a total population of 106, including 59 males and 47 females.
How many households are there in Bheluapal?
Bheluapal had 29 households.
What is the literacy rate in Bheluapal?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bheluapal was 72.00%. Male literacy was 82.14% and female literacy was 59.09%.