Bariali - Kantabanji, Balangir

Bariali is a village situated in the Kantabanji tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from Turekela and around 135 km from Balangir. Dholmandal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bariali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bariali is 420833. The village covers a total geographical area of 349 hectares and falls under the 767060 pincode. Kantabanji is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

Bariali 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 Bariali

As per Census 2011, Bariali village has a total population of 557 people, consisting of 277 males and 280 females. The village has 152 households and a sex ratio of 1,010 females per 1,000 males. There are 82 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 158 literate and 399 illiterate residents. Additionally, 33 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 405 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bariali

Bariali 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 Bariali

Bariali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Turekala Road, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kantabanji to Bariali is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Bariali is about 135 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bariali

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

Health Facilities in Bariali

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

FAQs about Bariali