Barihapur

Barihapur is a village located in Kaniha tehsil of Anugul district in Odisha, India. It is situated 13km away from sub-district headquarter Kaniha (tehsildar office) and 43km away from district headquarter Anugul . As per 2009 stats, Badatribeda is the gram panchayat of Barihapur village.

Here you can discover what makes Barihapur unique in its vibrant Kaniha-Anugul region. You’ll see Barihapur’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Barihapur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Barihapur is 403822. The village spans a total geographical area of 323 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 759117. Anugul is nearest town to Barihapur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 43km away.

When it comes to local governance, Barihapur village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Talcher Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Dhenkanal Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Barihapur

According to the 2011 Census, Barihapur has a total population of about 341, with approximately 170 males and 171 females. The sex ratio is around 1005 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 41 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 30 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 70.97%, with male literacy at about 78.82% and female literacy near 63.16%. There are around 78 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Barihapur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Barihapur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Barihapur. As per the 2011 stats, Barihapur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Barihapur

Knowing the nearby villages of Barihapur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Barihapur.

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