Bhalukona village, Komna block | Pincode 766105

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

KALIA PRADHAN

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LGD code: 421797
Pincode: 766105
Post office: Nawapara Tanwat
Population: 748
Households: 169
Literacy rate: 49.2%
Sex ratio: 1055 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 418

Census 2011 · in context

How Bhalukona compares

By population, Bhalukona ranks #74 of 159 villages in Komna mandal.

Literacy rate

49.2%

+2.9% vs mandal average

Bhalukona: 49.2%
Komna mandal: 46.3%
Nuapada district: 49.0%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,055

+23 vs mandal average

Bhalukona: 1,055
Komna mandal: 1,032

Household size

people per home

4.4

+0.3 vs mandal average

Bhalukona: 4.4
Komna mandal: 4.1

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

Bhalukona at a glance

Bhalukona is a village of 748 people in 169 households (Census 2011) in Komna block, Nuapada district, Odisha, the 74th-largest of 159 villages in Komna block. Literacy is 49%, 3 points above the block average of 46% and the sex ratio is 1,055 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 766105, served by Nawapara Tanwat post office; the LGD village code is 421797. The sarpanch is KALIA PRADHAN, and the village votes in Nuapada assembly constituency, represented by MLA Rajendra Dholakia. The population is estimated at 882 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Bhalukona · this village	748	49%	—
Belardana · Komna	1,467	49%	—
Sialati · Nuapada	927	68%	—
Karangavata · Komna	922	36%	—
Tetelpada · Komna	769	50%	—
Sialati · Komna	709	30%	—
Bagmunda · Komna	704	52%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Bhalukona

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: 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: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: Yes
Weekly haat: Yes
Nearest statutory town: KHARIAR ROAD
Distance to nearest town (km): 28
Distance to district HQ (km): 28
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 28
All-weather road: No
Gram panchayat (2011): Sialati
Total area (ha): 633
Irrigated area (ha): 0
Forest area (ha): 25.32

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

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Key facts — Bhalukona

LGD code: 421797
Pincode: 766105
Post office: Nawapara Tanwat
Population (Census 2011): 748
Population (projected 2026): 882
Households: 169
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1055
Literacy rate: 49.2%
Lok Sabha constituency: Kalahandi
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Nuapada
Member of Parliament: Malvika Devi
Member of Legislative Assembly: Rajendra Dholakia
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: KALIA PRADHAN
Block / Mandal: Komna

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 Nuapada district level

Then & Now

Bhalukona — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

748

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

882

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

169

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Households · 2026

199

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: 748Census 2011
Households: 169Census 2011
Literacy rate: 49.2%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1055 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 8822026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 1992026 projection
Active job cards: 90,330MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 65,664MGNREGA · 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: 1,025NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 57.2%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 94.6%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 58.4%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 95.9%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 64.0%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 · Nuapada district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 23,63,679PMAY-G · 23,63,679 of 28,49,889 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Nuapada district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 1,51,341Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Nuapada 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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Odisha Panchayat Election 2027 | Ground Report From Binjharpur, Jajpur

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Odisha rejects premature release plea of Hindutva man Dara Singh in Graham Staines murder case

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Odisha Panchayat Election 2027 | Ground Report From Binjharpur, Jajpur
kanaknews.com2 days ago
Odisha rejects premature release plea of Hindutva man Dara Singh in Graham Staines murder case
Maktoob2 days ago
Five minors among nine deaths by drowning in a day across Odisha
The New Indian Express3 days ago
Odisha tribal woman’s last rites delayed for two days over alleged religious conversion
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Nuakhai celebrated with fervour, gaiety in Western Odisha
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Rahul Gandhi Likely to Visit Odisha in October;Panchayat election ahead(!) |
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Quick answers

People often ask about Bhalukona

What is the pincode of Bhalukona?

The pincode of Bhalukona, Komna block, Nuapada district, Odisha is 766105. The post office is Nawapara Tanwat.

Which post office delivers to Bhalukona?

Mail for Bhalukona is delivered through Nawapara Tanwat post office, pincode 766105, in Komna block, Nuapada district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Bhalukona located?

Bhalukona is a village in Komna block of Nuapada district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Bhalukona as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Bhalukona village has a population of 748 across 169 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Bhalukona?

The current sarpanch of Bhalukona gram panchayat is KALIA PRADHAN.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Bhalukona in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Bhalukona in?

Bhalukona falls under the Nuapada assembly constituency (AC #71) of Odisha.

What is the literacy rate in Bhalukona?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Bhalukona village is 49.2%.

What is the sex ratio in Bhalukona?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Bhalukona village is 1055 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Bhalukona?

12 schemes currently match residents of Bhalukona, 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 Bhalukona?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Bhalukona village is 421797.

How big is Bhalukona compared to other villages in Komna block?

Bhalukona ranks 74 of 159 villages in Komna block by Census 2011 population (748 residents).

Who is the MLA of Bhalukona?

Bhalukona falls under Nuapada assembly constituency (AC 71). The sitting MLA is Rajendra Dholakia (BJD).

Who is the MP for Bhalukona?

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

What is the population of Bhalukona in 2026?

Bhalukona is estimated at 882 people in 2026, up about 18% from 748 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

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

Who is the sarpanch of Bhalukona?

KALIA PRADHAN is the sarpanch of Bhalukona gram panchayat, Komna block. See the sarpanch list of Komna 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, 2026-09-19
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)