Barada - Basta, Balasore

Barada is a village situated in the Basta tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from Basta and around 36 km from Baleshwar. Mukuliasi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barada is 392373. The village covers a total geographical area of 176 hectares and falls under the 756029 pincode. Jaleswar is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Barada

As per Census 2011, Barada village has a total population of 585 people, consisting of 286 males and 299 females. The village has 144 households and a sex ratio of 1,045 females per 1,000 males. There are 72 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 403 literate and 182 illiterate residents. Additionally, 97 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 86 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Barada

Barada 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 Barada

Public transport in the Barada is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Amarda Road, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 117.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaleswar to Barada is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Barada is about 36 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 Barada

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

Health Facilities in Barada

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

FAQs about Barada