Bhalukhai village, Belpara block | Pincode 767026

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LGD code: 420959
Pincode: 767026
Post office: Belpara
Population: 1,007
Households: 239
Literacy rate: 43.2%
Sex ratio: 990 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 541
Distance to district centre: 271 km
Distance to mandal centre: 177 km
Distance to Bhubaneswar: 64 km
Distance to Kolkata: 303 km
Nearest railway station: Haridaspur · 8 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Dr. Nishikanta Kar Clinic · 7 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Bhalukhai compares

By population, Bhalukhai ranks #45 of 111 villages in Belpara mandal.

Literacy rate

43.2%

−5.1% vs mandal average

Bhalukhai: 43.2%
Belpara mandal: 48.3%
Balangir district: 56.2%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

990

−10 vs mandal average

Bhalukhai: 990
Belpara mandal: 1,000

Household size

people per home

4.2

+0.1 vs mandal average

Bhalukhai: 4.2
Belpara mandal: 4.1

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Bhalukhai at a glance

Bhalukhai is a village of 1,007 people in 239 households (Census 2011) in Belpara block, Balangir district, Odisha, the 45th-largest of 111 villages in Belpara block. Literacy is 43%, 5 points below the block average of 48% and the sex ratio is 990 women per 1,000 men. It lies 271 km from the Balangir district centre, 8 km from Haridaspur railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 767026, served by Belpara post office; the LGD village code is 420959. The nearest hospital or health centre is Dr. Nishikanta Kar Clinic, 7 km away. The sarpanch is nirma bag, and the village votes in Boudh assembly constituency, represented by MLA Saroj Kumar Pradhan. The population is estimated at 1,187 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Bhalukhai · this village	1,007	43%	—
Bhalukhai · Dharmasala	398	83%	0 km N
Kumari · Purusottampur	—	—	1.1 km S
Kumari · Jashipur	321	40%	1.1 km S
Kumari · Dharmasala	1,547	87%	1.1 km S
Kumari · Bolagad	0	—	1.1 km S
Kumari · Harbhanga	1,294	56%	1.1 km S

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Bhalukhai

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 12
Power hours (winter): 15
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: KANTABANJI
Distance to nearest town (km): 23
Distance to district HQ (km): 72
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 32
All-weather road: No
Gram panchayat (2011): Sarmuhan
Total area (ha): 504
Irrigated area (ha): 0
Forest area (ha): 127.55

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Bhalukhai

LGD code: 420959
Pincode: 767026
Post office: Belpara
Population (Census 2011): 1,007
Population (projected 2026): 1,187
Households: 239
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 990
Literacy rate: 43.2%
Coordinates: 20.78331°N, 86.15272°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Kandhamal
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Boudh
Member of Parliament: Sukanta Kumar Panigrahi
Member of Legislative Assembly: Saroj Kumar Pradhan
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: nirma bag
Block / Mandal: Belpara

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Balangir district level

Then & Now

Bhalukhai — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,007

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,187

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

239

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Households · 2026

282

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 1,007Census 2011
Households: 239Census 2011
Literacy rate: 43.2%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 990 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,1872026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 2822026 projection
Active job cards: —MGNREGA · district
HHs worked (FY): —MGNREGA · district
State electorate: 3,31,48,964ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 919NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 69.8%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 97.8%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 66.3%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 59.4%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 68.3%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Balangir district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 23,63,679PMAY-G · 23,63,679 of 28,49,889 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Balangir district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 1,51,341Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Balangir district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Getting there

How to reach Bhalukhai

Mandal centre

Belpara · ≈ 177 km

≈ 6 h 3 min by car · 7 h 12 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Balangir · ≈ 271 km

≈ 9 h 17 min by car · 11 h 1 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Bhubaneswar64 kmcapital
Kolkata303 km
Hyderabad890 km
Chennai1060 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationHaridaspur8 km
Hospital / PHCDr. Nishikanta Kar Clinic7 km
ATM / bankp.n.bank10 km
Petrol pumpHP10 km
CollegeShri Ramachandra Bhanj Medical College44 km
Police stationMadhupatna Police Station46 km

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🛕Narayana Gosain TempleTemple4.2 km ↗

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Quick answers

People often ask about Bhalukhai

What is the pincode of Bhalukhai?

The pincode of Bhalukhai, Belpara block, Balangir district, Odisha is 767026. The post office is Belpara.

Which post office delivers to Bhalukhai?

Mail for Bhalukhai is delivered through Belpara post office, pincode 767026, in Belpara block, Balangir district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Bhalukhai located?

Bhalukhai is a village in Belpara block of Balangir district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Bhalukhai as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Bhalukhai village has a population of 1,007 across 239 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Bhalukhai?

The current sarpanch of Bhalukhai gram panchayat is nirma bag.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Bhalukhai in?

Bhalukhai falls under the Kandhamal Lok Sabha constituency (PC #13) of Odisha.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Bhalukhai in?

Bhalukhai falls under the Boudh assembly constituency (AC #86) of Odisha.

What is the literacy rate in Bhalukhai?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Bhalukhai village is 43.2%.

What is the sex ratio in Bhalukhai?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Bhalukhai village is 990 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Bhalukhai?

12 schemes currently match residents of Bhalukhai, including KALIA - Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income Augmentation, Madhu Babu Pension Yojana (MBPY), Mission Shakti - Odisha SHG Programme. Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Bhalukhai from Balangir district centre?

Bhalukhai is approximately 271 km (straight-line) from the centre of Balangir district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Bhalukhai?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Bhalukhai village is 420959.

How big is Bhalukhai compared to other villages in Belpara block?

Bhalukhai ranks 45 of 111 villages in Belpara block by Census 2011 population (1,007 residents).

How far is Bhalukhai from Bhubaneswar?

Bhalukhai is about 64 km from Bhubaneswar in a straight line (the state capital of Odisha); by road expect roughly 83 km.

How far is Bhalukhai from Kolkata?

Bhalukhai is about 303 km from Kolkata in a straight line; by road expect roughly 394 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Bhalukhai?

Haridaspur is the nearest railway station to Bhalukhai, about 8 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 10 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Bhalukhai?

Dr. Nishikanta Kar Clinic is the nearest hospital or health centre to Bhalukhai, about 7 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 9 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Bhalukhai?

p.n.bank is the nearest ATM or bank to Bhalukhai, about 10 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 13 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Bhalukhai?

HP is the nearest petrol pump to Bhalukhai, about 10 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 13 km.

Who is the MLA of Bhalukhai?

Bhalukhai falls under Boudh assembly constituency (AC 86). The sitting MLA is Saroj Kumar Pradhan (BJP).

Who is the MP for Bhalukhai?

Bhalukhai is in Kandhamal Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Sukanta Kumar Panigrahi (BJP).

What is the population of Bhalukhai in 2026?

Bhalukhai is estimated at 1,187 people in 2026, up about 18% from 1,007 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Bhalukhai in?

Odisha falls in the Eastern Plateau and Hills zone (rice, millets, pulses; rain-fed) and the East Coast Plains and Hills zone (rice, coconut, sugarcane, cashew) of the ICAR classification; Bhalukhai in Balangir district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Bhalukhai?

nirma bag is the sarpanch of Bhalukhai gram panchayat, Belpara block. See the sarpanch list of Belpara block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records, 2026-05-14
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)