Bhulusunda village, Gunupur block | Pincode 765033

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

SONTASI SABAR

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LGD code: 426750
Pincode: 765033
Post office: Dambasora
Population: 620
Households: 155
Literacy rate: 52.9%
Sex ratio: 931 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 361
Distance to district centre: 45 km
Distance to mandal centre: 20 km
Distance to Bhubaneswar: 242 km
Distance to Hyderabad: 600 km
Nearest railway station: Gunupur · 12 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Govt. Hospital, Gunupur · 12 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Bhulusunda compares

By population, Bhulusunda ranks #52 of 206 villages in Gunupur mandal.

Literacy rate

52.9%

+10.0% vs mandal average

Bhulusunda: 52.9%
Gunupur mandal: 42.9%
Rayagada district: 42.1%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

931

−119 vs mandal average

Bhulusunda: 931
Gunupur mandal: 1,050

Household size

people per home

4.0

−0.2 vs mandal average

Bhulusunda: 4.0
Gunupur mandal: 4.2

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

Bhulusunda at a glance

Bhulusunda is a village of 620 people in 155 households (Census 2011) in Gunupur block, Rayagada district, Odisha, the 52nd-largest of 206 villages in Gunupur block. Literacy is 53%, 10 points above the block average of 43% and the sex ratio is 931 women per 1,000 men. It lies 45 km from the Rayagada district centre, 53 km from Pathapatnam, the nearest town, 12 km from Gunupur railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 765033, served by Dambasora post office; the LGD village code is 426750. The nearest hospital or health centre is Govt. Hospital, Gunupur, 12 km away. The sarpanch is SONTASI SABAR. The population is estimated at 731 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Bhulusunda · this village	620	53%	—
Padasahi · Nandankanan	2,642	78%	3 km SW
Padasahi · Rayagada	1,105	38%	3 km SW
Padasahi · Mohana	96	28%	3 km SW
Padasahi · Biridi	377	80%	3 km SW
Padasahi · Astaranga	324	67%	3 km SW
Padasahi · Serango	34	3%	3 km SW

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Bhulusunda

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: Yes
Power hours (summer): 13
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: No
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: GUNUPUR
Distance to nearest town (km): 14
Distance to district HQ (km): 80
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 12
All-weather road: No
Gram panchayat (2011): Dambasora
Total area (ha): 423
Irrigated area (ha): 0
Forest area (ha): 78.25

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

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Key facts — Bhulusunda

LGD code: 426750
Pincode: 765033
Post office: Dambasora
Population (Census 2011): 620
Population (projected 2026): 731
Households: 155
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 931
Literacy rate: 52.9%
Coordinates: 19.17180°N, 83.84907°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Koraput
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Gunupur
Member of Parliament: Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: SONTASI SABAR
Block / Mandal: Gunupur

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 Rayagada district level

Then & Now

Bhulusunda — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

620

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

731

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

155

Census 2011 baseline

+18.1%

Households · 2026

183

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: 620Census 2011
Households: 155Census 2011
Literacy rate: 52.9%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 931 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 7312026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 1832026 projection
Active job cards: 1,26,090MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 73,434MGNREGA · 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: 951NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 45.1%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 96.6%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 50.5%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 92.7%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 69.1%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 · Rayagada district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 23,63,679PMAY-G · 23,63,679 of 28,49,889 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Rayagada district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 1,51,341Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Rayagada 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 Bhulusunda

Mandal centre

Gunupur · ≈ 20 km

≈ 41 min by car · 48 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Rayagada · ≈ 45 km

≈ 1 h 33 min by car · 1 h 51 min by bike

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Nearest town · 15,954 people

Pathapatnam · ≈ 53 km

≈ 1 h 49 min by car · 2 h 10 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Bhubaneswar242 kmcapital
Hyderabad600 km
Kolkata602 km
Chennai777 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationGunupur12 km
Bus stopGunupur Bus Station12 km
Hospital / PHCGovt. Hospital, Gunupur12 km
ATM / bankState Bank of India12 km
Petrol pumpSri Kanthamma Filling Station19 km
CollegeSri Venkateswara Degree College Kotturu44 km
Police stationl. police station46 km

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People often ask about Bhulusunda

What is the pincode of Bhulusunda?

The pincode of Bhulusunda, Gunupur block, Rayagada district, Odisha is 765033. The post office is Dambasora.

Which post office delivers to Bhulusunda?

Mail for Bhulusunda is delivered through Dambasora post office, pincode 765033, in Gunupur block, Rayagada district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Bhulusunda located?

Bhulusunda is a village in Gunupur block of Rayagada district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Bhulusunda as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Bhulusunda village has a population of 620 across 155 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Bhulusunda?

The current sarpanch of Bhulusunda gram panchayat is SONTASI SABAR.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Bhulusunda in?

Bhulusunda falls under the Koraput Lok Sabha constituency (PC #21) of Odisha.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Bhulusunda in?

Bhulusunda falls under the Gunupur assembly constituency (AC #138) of Odisha.

What is the literacy rate in Bhulusunda?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Bhulusunda village is 52.9%.

What is the sex ratio in Bhulusunda?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Bhulusunda village is 931 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Bhulusunda?

12 schemes currently match residents of Bhulusunda, 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 Bhulusunda from Rayagada district centre?

Bhulusunda is approximately 45 km (straight-line) from the centre of Rayagada district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Bhulusunda?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Bhulusunda village is 426750.

Which is the nearest town to Bhulusunda?

Pathapatnam (population 15,954, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 53 km from Bhulusunda in a straight line.

How big is Bhulusunda compared to other villages in Gunupur block?

Bhulusunda ranks 52 of 206 villages in Gunupur block by Census 2011 population (620 residents).

How far is Bhulusunda from Bhubaneswar?

Bhulusunda is about 242 km from Bhubaneswar in a straight line (the state capital of Odisha); by road expect roughly 314 km.

How far is Bhulusunda from Hyderabad?

Bhulusunda is about 600 km from Hyderabad in a straight line; by road expect roughly 780 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Bhulusunda?

Gunupur is the nearest railway station to Bhulusunda, about 12 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 16 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Bhulusunda?

Gunupur Bus Station is the nearest bus stop to Bhulusunda, about 12 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 16 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Bhulusunda?

Govt. Hospital, Gunupur is the nearest hospital or health centre to Bhulusunda, about 12 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 15 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Bhulusunda?

State Bank of India is the nearest ATM or bank to Bhulusunda, about 12 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 16 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Bhulusunda?

Sri Kanthamma Filling Station is the nearest petrol pump to Bhulusunda, about 19 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 25 km.

Who is the MP for Bhulusunda?

Bhulusunda is in Koraput Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka (INC).

What is the population of Bhulusunda in 2026?

Bhulusunda is estimated at 731 people in 2026, up about 18% from 620 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

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

Who is the sarpanch of Bhulusunda?

SONTASI SABAR is the sarpanch of Bhulusunda gram panchayat, Gunupur block. See the sarpanch list of Gunupur 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
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-21
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)