Bhalujore village, Jayapatna block | Pincode 766018

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

KAILASH SAHU

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LGD code: 424221
Pincode: 766018
Post office: Jaipatna
Population: 407
Households: 105
Literacy rate: 8.6%
Sex ratio: 1098 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 273

Census 2011 · in context

How Bhalujore compares

By population, Bhalujore ranks #127 of 148 villages in Jayapatna mandal.

Literacy rate

8.6%

−39.4% vs mandal average

Bhalujore: 8.6%
Jayapatna mandal: 48.0%
Kalahandi district: 50.9%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,098

+68 vs mandal average

Bhalujore: 1,098
Jayapatna mandal: 1,030

Household size

people per home

3.9

Same as the mandal average

Bhalujore: 3.9
Jayapatna mandal: 3.9

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

Bhalujore at a glance

Bhalujore is a village of 407 people in 105 households (Census 2011) in Jayapatna block, Kalahandi district, Odisha, the 127th-largest of 148 villages in Jayapatna block. Literacy is 9%, 39 points below the block average of 48% and the sex ratio is 1,098 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 766018, served by Jaipatna post office; the LGD village code is 424221. The sarpanch is KAILASH SAHU, and the village votes in Lanjigarh assembly constituency, represented by MLA Pradip Kumar Dishari. The population is estimated at 480 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Bhalujore · this village	407	9%	—
Dhansuli · Jayapatna	1,732	50%	—
Karlakot · Junagarh	1,028	49%	—
Pandi · Jayapatna	920	22%	—
Chandpur · Jayapatna	809	26%	—
Sastuguda · Jayapatna	770	29%	—
Kenduguda · Jayapatna	596	40%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Bhalujore

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
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: JUNAGARH
Distance to nearest town (km): 65
Distance to district HQ (km): 91
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 75
All-weather road: No
Gram panchayat (2011): Dhan Suli
Total area (ha): 356
Irrigated area (ha): 0
Forest area (ha): 106.88

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

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Key facts — Bhalujore

LGD code: 424221
Pincode: 766018
Post office: Jaipatna
Population (Census 2011): 407
Population (projected 2026): 480
Households: 105
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1098
Literacy rate: 8.6%
Lok Sabha constituency: Kalahandi
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Lanjigarh
Member of Parliament: Malvika Devi
Member of Legislative Assembly: Pradip Kumar Dishari
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: KAILASH SAHU
Block / Mandal: Jayapatna

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 Kalahandi district level

Then & Now

Bhalujore — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

407

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

480

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

105

Census 2011 baseline

+18.1%

Households · 2026

124

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: 407Census 2011
Households: 105Census 2011
Literacy rate: 8.6%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1098 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 4802026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 1242026 projection
Active job cards: 2,20,401MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 1,30,213MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 3,31,48,964ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 903NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 63.8%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 97.2%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 64.4%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 64.2%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 · Kalahandi district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 23,63,679PMAY-G · 23,63,679 of 28,49,889 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Kalahandi district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 1,51,341Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Kalahandi 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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"Where is my mom?" 7-month-old tiger cub rescued from house near Odisha's Similipal

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Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam 3.0: Odisha Plants 47 Lakh Saplings in Single Day

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Reported by The New Indian Express.

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"Where is my mom?" 7-month-old tiger cub rescued from house near Odisha's Similipal
Moneycontrol.com13h ago
Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam 3.0: Odisha Plants 47 Lakh Saplings in Single Day
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Flash floods across Odisha as rain wrecks communication & life
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Quick answers

People often ask about Bhalujore

What is the pincode of Bhalujore?

The pincode of Bhalujore, Jayapatna block, Kalahandi district, Odisha is 766018. The post office is Jaipatna.

Which post office delivers to Bhalujore?

Mail for Bhalujore is delivered through Jaipatna post office, pincode 766018, in Jayapatna block, Kalahandi district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Bhalujore located?

Bhalujore is a village in Jayapatna block of Kalahandi district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Bhalujore as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Bhalujore village has a population of 407 across 105 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Bhalujore?

The current sarpanch of Bhalujore gram panchayat is KAILASH SAHU.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Bhalujore in?

Bhalujore falls under the Kalahandi Lok Sabha constituency (PC #11) of Odisha.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Bhalujore in?

Bhalujore falls under the Lanjigarh assembly constituency (AC #77) of Odisha.

What is the literacy rate in Bhalujore?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Bhalujore village is 8.6%.

What is the sex ratio in Bhalujore?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Bhalujore village is 1098 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Bhalujore?

12 schemes currently match residents of Bhalujore, 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 Bhalujore?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Bhalujore village is 424221.

How big is Bhalujore compared to other villages in Jayapatna block?

Bhalujore ranks 127 of 148 villages in Jayapatna block by Census 2011 population (407 residents).

Who is the MLA of Bhalujore?

Bhalujore falls under Lanjigarh assembly constituency (AC 77). The sitting MLA is Pradip Kumar Dishari (BJD).

Who is the MP for Bhalujore?

Bhalujore is in Kalahandi Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Malvika Devi (BJP).

What is the population of Bhalujore in 2026?

Bhalujore is estimated at 480 people in 2026, up about 18% from 407 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

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

Who is the sarpanch of Bhalujore?

KAILASH SAHU is the sarpanch of Bhalujore gram panchayat, Jayapatna block. See the sarpanch list of Jayapatna 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
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-25
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)