Barangia - Khaira, Balasore

Barangia is a village situated in the Khaira tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 16 km from Khaira and around 48 km from Baleshwar. Kurunta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barangia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barangia is 393576. The village covers a total geographical area of 111 hectares and falls under the 756047 pincode. Soro is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Barangia

According to the 2011 Census, Barangia village had a total population of 925 people, including 431 males and 494 females, living in 250 households. The sex ratio was 1,146 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.69%, with male literacy at 92.10% and female literacy at 74.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 214.

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

Nearby Villages of Barangia

Barangia 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 Barangia

Barangia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Markona, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 107.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Soro to Barangia is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Barangia is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barangia

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

Health Facilities in Barangia

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

FAQs about Barangia