Barapada - Panvel, Raigad

Barapada is a village situated in the Panvel tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 19 km from Panvel and around 46 km from Alibag. Karnala serves as the Village Panchayat for Barapada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barapada is 553499. The village covers a total geographical area of 297.84 hectares and falls under the 410221 pincode. Panvel is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

Barapada village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Uran Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Maval Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Barapada

According to the 2011 Census, Barapada village had a total population of 2,229 people, including 1,093 males and 1,136 females, living in 460 households. The sex ratio was 1,039 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.42%, with male literacy at 90.22% and female literacy at 86.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 50, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 239.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Barapada

Barapada is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Barapada

Barapada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Hamarapur, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Panvel to Barapada is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Barapada is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barapada

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Barapada village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Barapada

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Barapada village are given below:

FAQs about Barapada