Baripada - Bahanaga, Balasore

Baripada is a village situated in the Bahanaga tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 40 km from Soro and around 40 km from Baleshwar. Baripada village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baripada is 393939. The village covers a total geographical area of 134 hectares and falls under the 756044 pincode. Soro is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Baripada

As per Census 2011, Baripada village has a total population of 2,055 people, consisting of 1,059 males and 996 females. The village has 455 households and a sex ratio of 940 females per 1,000 males. There are 316 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,281 literate and 774 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,566 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Baripada

Baripada 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 Baripada

Public transport in the Baripada is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Panpana, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 124.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Soro to Baripada is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Baripada is about 40 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 Baripada

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

Health Facilities in Baripada

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

FAQs about Baripada