Bhaluchuan village, Khaprakhol block | Pincode 767028

When the idol is immersed

The idol is kept for one and a half, three, five, seven days or until Anant Chaturdashi — it is a family custom rather than a rule, and community mandapams usually keep it longest.

Kept for	Immersion
One and a half days	Tue, 15 September
Three days	Thu, 17 September
Five days	Sat, 19 September
Seven days	Mon, 21 September
Anant Chaturdashi	Wed, 23 September	The day most community mandapams immerse

Use the designated immersion point

Many gram panchayats and municipalities set aside a pond or a marked stretch of tank for immersion. Ask at the panchayat office — it changes year to year, and a drinking-water tank or a farm pond is not an alternative.

Unpainted clay dissolves, plaster of Paris does not

A clay idol breaks down in water within hours. Plaster of Paris does not, and the paints carry heavy metals, so idols accumulate in tanks and rivers after immersion. Pollution control boards in most states now ask for clay for exactly this reason.

Someone should be watching the water, not the idol

Immersion points get crowded and the bank is slippery after the monsoon. Children go into the water at these gatherings every year. Keep one person watching the water rather than the procession.

Take the accessories home

Thermocol, plastic sheeting, cloth and metal ornaments do not belong in the tank even when the idol itself is clay. Most organised immersion points now have a collection bin at the bank for them.

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

SASMITA MAJHI

Contact: 94****2756

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LGD code: 420801
Pincode: 767028
Post office: Khaprakhol
Population: 162
Households: 46
Literacy rate: 46.9%
Sex ratio: 1132 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 79

Census 2011 · in context

How Bhaluchuan compares

By population, Bhaluchuan ranks #119 of 126 villages in Khaprakhol mandal.

Literacy rate

46.9%

−2.2% vs mandal average

Bhaluchuan: 46.9%
Khaprakhol mandal: 49.1%
Balangir district: 56.2%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,132

+108 vs mandal average

Bhaluchuan: 1,132
Khaprakhol mandal: 1,024

Household size

people per home

3.5

−0.3 vs mandal average

Bhaluchuan: 3.5
Khaprakhol mandal: 3.8

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

Bhaluchuan at a glance

Bhaluchuan is a village of 162 people in 46 households (Census 2011) in Khaprakhol block, Balangir district, Odisha, the 119th-largest of 126 villages in Khaprakhol block. Literacy is 47%, 2 points below the block average of 49% and the sex ratio is 1,132 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 767028, served by Khaprakhol post office; the LGD village code is 420801. The sarpanch is SASMITA MAJHI, and the village votes in Sonepur assembly constituency, represented by MLA Niranjan Pujari. The population is estimated at 191 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Bhaluchuan · this village	162	47%	—
Bender · Khaprakhol	1,220	42%	—
Bharuamunda · Khaprakhol	668	63%	—
Chahakapara · Khaprakhol	307	30%	—
Badimal · Khaprakhol	254	56%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Bhaluchuan

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: Yes
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: No
Electricity for farms: No
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 0
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: No
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: PATNAGARH
Distance to nearest town (km): 26
Distance to district HQ (km): 88
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 17
All-weather road: No
Gram panchayat (2011): Bender
Total area (ha): 133
Irrigated area (ha): 0
Forest area (ha): 1.19

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

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Water supply timings, gram sabha dates, camps and drives — residents post them here and they expire on their own.

Key facts — Bhaluchuan

LGD code: 420801
Pincode: 767028
Post office: Khaprakhol
Population (Census 2011): 162
Population (projected 2026): 191
Households: 46
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1132
Literacy rate: 46.9%
Lok Sabha constituency: Bolangir
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Sonepur
Member of Parliament: Sangeeta Kumari Singh Deo
Member of Legislative Assembly: Niranjan Pujari
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: SASMITA MAJHI
Block / Mandal: Khaprakhol

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

Bhaluchuan — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

162

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

191

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+17.4%

Households · 2026

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: 162Census 2011
Households: 46Census 2011
Literacy rate: 46.9%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1132 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1912026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 542026 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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People often ask about Bhaluchuan

What is the pincode of Bhaluchuan?

The pincode of Bhaluchuan, Khaprakhol block, Balangir district, Odisha is 767028. The post office is Khaprakhol.

Which post office delivers to Bhaluchuan?

Mail for Bhaluchuan is delivered through Khaprakhol post office, pincode 767028, in Khaprakhol block, Balangir district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Bhaluchuan located?

Bhaluchuan is a village in Khaprakhol block of Balangir district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Bhaluchuan as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Bhaluchuan village has a population of 162 across 46 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Bhaluchuan?

The current sarpanch of Bhaluchuan gram panchayat is SASMITA MAJHI.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Bhaluchuan in?

Bhaluchuan falls under the Bolangir Lok Sabha constituency (PC #10) of Odisha.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Bhaluchuan in?

Bhaluchuan falls under the Sonepur assembly constituency (AC #65) of Odisha.

What is the literacy rate in Bhaluchuan?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Bhaluchuan village is 46.9%.

What is the sex ratio in Bhaluchuan?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Bhaluchuan village is 1132 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Bhaluchuan?

12 schemes currently match residents of Bhaluchuan, 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.

What is the LGD code of Bhaluchuan?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Bhaluchuan village is 420801.

How big is Bhaluchuan compared to other villages in Khaprakhol block?

Bhaluchuan ranks 119 of 126 villages in Khaprakhol block by Census 2011 population (162 residents).

Who is the MLA of Bhaluchuan?

Bhaluchuan falls under Sonepur assembly constituency (AC 65). The sitting MLA is Niranjan Pujari (BJD).

Who is the MP for Bhaluchuan?

Bhaluchuan is in Bolangir Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Sangeeta Kumari Singh Deo (BJP).

What is the population of Bhaluchuan in 2026?

Bhaluchuan is estimated at 191 people in 2026, up about 18% from 162 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Bhaluchuan 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; Bhaluchuan in Balangir district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Bhaluchuan?

SASMITA MAJHI is the sarpanch of Bhaluchuan gram panchayat, Khaprakhol block. See the sarpanch list of Khaprakhol block for every gram panchayat.

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Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records, 2026-05-14
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