Barnagar - Jaleswar, Balasore

Barnagar is a village situated in the Jaleswar tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from Jaleswar and around 60 km from Baleshwar. Khuluda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barnagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barnagar is 391559. The village covers a total geographical area of 69 hectares and falls under the 756086 pincode. Jaleswar is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Barnagar

As per Census 2011, Barnagar village has a total population of 690 people, consisting of 353 males and 337 females. The village has 154 households and a sex ratio of 954 females per 1,000 males. There are 89 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 513 literate and 177 illiterate residents. Additionally, 279 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Barnagar

Barnagar 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 Barnagar

Barnagar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jaleswar, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 108.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaleswar to Barnagar is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Barnagar is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barnagar

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

Health Facilities in Barnagar

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

FAQs about Barnagar