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Best Places to Visit & Things To Do in Baulajholli, Kukudakhandi, Odisha [Updated-2026]

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April 2, 2026

Best Places to Visit & Things To Do in Baulajholli, Kukudakhandi, Odisha [Updated-2026]

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Baulajholli village (also spelled Baulajholi) in the Kukudakhandi Tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha.

Baulajholli is a large village with a population of nearly 3,500 people. It serves as the headquarters for its own Gram Panchayat (Baulajholi) , which also administers the villages of Balarampalli, Buduka, and Satapahandia . The village is located approximately 16 km from the city of Brahmapur (Berhampur) .

📊 Key Details of Baulajholli, Kukudakhandi

The following table summarizes the core statistics for Baulajholli village, based primarily on the 2011 Census of India .

Feature	Details
Location	Kukudakhandi Tehsil / Brahmapur Sadar Subdivision, Ganjam District, Odisha
Gram Panchayat	Baulajholi (self-administered)
Pin Code	761100
Total Area	292.29 hectares
Total Population (2011)	3,489 people
Male Population	1,760 (50.4%)
Female Population	1,729 (49.6%)
Total Households	722
Overall Literacy Rate	56.3% (1,966 literate persons)
Female Literacy Rate	22.5% (786 literate females)
Scheduled Caste (SC) Population	879 people (25.2% of total)
Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population	0
Child Population (0-6 years)	430 (Girls: 212)
Working Population %	48.7%
Nearest Major City	Brahmapur (approx. 16 km away)
District Headquarters	Chatrapur (approx. 35 km away)

🏛️ Administrative Details

As a Gram Panchayat, Baulajholi serves as the administrative hub for six villages in the Kukudakhandi block . According to official records, the Baulajholi Panchayat includes the following villages :

Gram Panchayat Name	Constituent Villages
Baulajholi	1. Baulajholi (main village)
	2. Balarampalli
	3. Buduka
	4. Satapahandia
	5. S.Loharakhandighai
	6. S.Magura Gaonbila

Governance Details:

Gram Panchayat Code: 117859
Block Panchayat: Kukudakhandi
Assembly Constituency: Brahmapur Sadar
Lok Sabha Constituency: Berhampur (Brahmapur)

Development Scores (Mission Antyodaya 2018):

Village Name	Development Score (2018)
Baulajholi	40.5
Balarampalli	35.5
Buduka	35.0
Satapahandia	34.0

🏫 Education Facilities

Baulajholli has a good range of educational facilities available within the village itself :

Facility Type	Availability
Pre-Primary School	Not Available (nearest in N.A.)
Primary School (1-5)	Available
Middle School (6-8)	Available
Secondary School (9-10)	Available
Senior Secondary School (11-12)	Not Available (nearest in Patapur)
Arts & Science Degree College	Not Available (nearest in KKD)
Engineering College	Not Available (nearest in Berhampur)
Medical College	Not Available (nearest in Brahmapur)
MBA College	Not Available (nearest in Brahmapur)

Medium of Instruction: Odia is the primary language of instruction in local schools.

🏥 Healthcare Facilities

Baulajholli has basic healthcare facilities available, though more advanced care requires travel to nearby cities :

Facility Type	Availability
Primary Health Sub-Centre	Available in village
Medical Shop	Available in village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)	Not Available in village
Community Health Centre (CHC)	Not Available in village

🛣️ Amenities, Infrastructure, and Connectivity

Baulajholli is a reasonably well-connected village with several amenities .

Connectivity:

Public Bus Service: Not available within 10 km of the village
Private Bus Service: Available within the village
Railway Station: Not available within 10 km
Road Access: Kuccha Road, Macadam Road, Water ways, and Foot Path are available
State Highway: Not available within 10 km
District Road: Not available within 10 km
Local Transport: Autos, Tractors, Man pulled Cycle Rickshaws, and Animal Driven Carts are available

Post Office:

A post office is available within the village

Communication:

Landline and mobile coverage are available
Internet centre is not available within 10 km
Private courier service is available

Drinking Water :

Treated Tap Water: Available all year round (including summer)
Other Sources: Uncovered Well, Hand Pump, and Tube Wells/Boreholes

Sanitation :

Drainage System: Open Drainage System available
Total Sanitation Coverage: Village covered under Total Sanitation
Garbage Collection: No system to collect garbage on streets
Waste Disposal: Drain water is discharged into sewer plant

🌾 Agriculture and Economy

Primary Crops: Paddy and Pulses are the main agricultural commodities grown in the village
Irrigation: Total irrigated area is 150.05 hectares, with water sourced entirely from canals
Land Use: Total area is 292.29 hectares, of which 64.3 hectares is non-agricultural area

📊 Development and Government Schemes (MGNREGA)

The Baulajholi Gram Panchayat has been highly active in undertaking various development projects, particularly under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) .

Key Development Projects (2021-2023) :

Project Name	Category	Estimated Cost (in lakhs)
Bund Plantation of Baulajholli Village (multiple beneficiaries)	Drought Proofing	Rs. 9.9 – 9.0 Lakhs
Plantation from Nua Baulajholli to SKS Company	Drought Proofing	Rs. 3.25 Lakhs
MO Upkari Bagicha (Nutrition Garden) for village Baulajholli	Drought Proofing	Rs. 6.6 Lakhs
Construction of Culvert on Gaon Bandha to Pota Sankha Road	Rural Connectivity	Rs. 10.0 Lakhs
Construction of WBM Road Adia Nala to Bena Bandha	Rural Connectivity	Rs. 10.0 Lakhs
Cremation Center at Bauri Shai Nua Baulajholli	Rural Infrastructure	Rs. 5.0 Lakhs
Field Bounding of Baulajholli	Land Development	Rs. 4.12 Lakhs
Cattle Sheds for Individual Beneficiaries	Individual Assets	Rs. 1.13 Lakhs each
Farm Ponds at Satapandia & Boulajholi	Water Conservation	Rs. 2.3 Lakhs each

Asset Geotagging (Mission Antyodaya 2022-23) :
Under the 2022-23 survey, a total of 56 assets were geotagged across the Baulajholi Gram Panchayat. Baulajholli village itself accounted for the highest number of assets, with 25 assets geotagged .

📊 Key Details of Baulajholli, Kukudakhandi

🏛️ Administrative Details

🏫 Education Facilities

🏥 Healthcare Facilities

🛣️ Amenities, Infrastructure, and Connectivity

🌾 Agriculture and Economy

📊 Development and Government Schemes (MGNREGA)

🗺️ Nearby Villages (within Baulajholi Gram Panchayat)

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