Barkani - Deogaon, Balangir

Barkani is a village situated in the Deogaon tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 27 km from Tushura and around 27 km from Balangir. Jarasingha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barkani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barkani is 420393. The village covers a total geographical area of 242 hectares and falls under the 767030 pincode. Balangir is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

Barkani village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bolangir Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Barkani

As per Census 2011, Barkani village has a total population of 1,284 people, consisting of 648 males and 636 females. The village has 309 households and a sex ratio of 981 females per 1,000 males. There are 174 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 680 literate and 604 illiterate residents. Additionally, 144 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 223 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Barkani are given below:

Nearby Villages of Barkani

Barkani 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 Barkani

Barkani is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Deogan Road, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 4.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balangir to Barkani is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Barkani is about 27 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barkani

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

Health Facilities in Barkani

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

FAQs about Barkani