Barmaria - Basta, Balasore

Barmaria is a village situated in the Basta tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 26 km from Basta and around 30 km from Baleshwar.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barmaria is 392422. The village covers a total geographical area of 52 hectares and falls under the 756029 pincode. Baleshwar is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

For political representation, the village falls under the Basta Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Balasore Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Barmaria

According to the 2011 Census, Barmaria village had a total population of 1,675 people, including 876 males and 799 females, living in 376 households. The sex ratio was 912 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 89.04%, with male literacy at 93.39% and female literacy at 84.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 170, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 259.

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

Nearby Villages of Barmaria

Barmaria 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 Barmaria

Barmaria is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Basta, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 124.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baleshwar to Barmaria is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Barmaria is about 30 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 Barmaria

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

Health Facilities in Barmaria

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

FAQs about Barmaria