Barajura - Muribahal, Balangir

Barajura is a village situated in the Muribahal tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 26 km from Kantabanji and around 68 km from Balangir. Muribahal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barajura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barajura is 421240. The village covers a total geographical area of 289 hectares and falls under the 767039 pincode. Kantabanji is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Barajura 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 Barajura

As per Census 2011, Barajura village has a total population of 403 people, consisting of 192 males and 211 females. The village has 103 households and a sex ratio of 1,098 females per 1,000 males. There are 63 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 193 literate and 210 illiterate residents. Additionally, 24 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 14 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Barajura

Barajura 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 Barajura

Barajura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Muribahal, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kantabanji to Barajura is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Barajura is about 68 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barajura

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

Health Facilities in Barajura

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

FAQs about Barajura