Berapara - Bangomunda, Balangir

Berapara is a village situated in the Bangomunda tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bangomunda and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Biripali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Berapara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Berapara is 421270. The village covers a total geographical area of 252 hectares and falls under the 767040 pincode. Khariar Road is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Berapara

According to the 2011 Census, Berapara village had a total population of 985 people, including 492 males and 493 females, living in 261 households. The sex ratio was 1,002 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.76%, with male literacy at 66.06% and female literacy at 36.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 360, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 80.

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

Nearby Villages of Berapara

Berapara 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 Berapara

Berapara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kantabanji, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khariar Road to Berapara is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Berapara is about 45 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 Berapara

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

Health Facilities in Berapara

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

FAQs about Berapara