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

According to the 2011 Census, Bariali village had a total population of 557 people, including 277 males and 280 females, living in 152 households. The sex ratio was 1,011 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 33.26%, with male literacy at 46.41% and female literacy at 20.17%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 33, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 405.

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

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