Barapali - Athmallik, Angul

Barapali is a village situated in the Athmallik tehsil of Angul district, Odisha. It is located approximately 28 km from Thakurgarh and around 57 km from Anugul . Kurumtap serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barapali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barapali is 404986. The village covers a total geographical area of 221 hectares and falls under the 759125 pincode. Athamallik is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Barapali

According to the 2011 Census, Barapali village had a total population of 369 people, including 169 males and 200 females, living in 87 households. The sex ratio was 1,183 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.44%, with male literacy at 74.10% and female literacy at 67.60%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 42, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 203.

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

Nearby Villages of Barapali

Barapali 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 Barapali

Barapali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Handapa, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Athamallik to Barapali is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Anugul to Barapali is about 57 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barapali

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

Health Facilities in Barapali

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

FAQs about Barapali