Baharda - Bhograi, Balasore

Baharda is a village situated in the Bhograi tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 21 km from Kamarda and around 84 km from Baleshwar. Durpal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baharda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baharda is 391872. The village covers a total geographical area of 269 hectares and falls under the 756035 pincode. Jaleswar is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Baharda

According to the 2011 Census, Baharda village had a total population of 1,916 people, including 1,021 males and 895 females, living in 454 households. The sex ratio was 877 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 90.10%, with male literacy at 95.79% and female literacy at 83.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 91, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 25.

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

Nearby Villages of Baharda

Baharda 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 Baharda

Baharda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jaleswar, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 104.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaleswar to Baharda is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Baharda is about 84 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baharda

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

Health Facilities in Baharda

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

FAQs about Baharda