Barangia Village - 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

As per Census 2011, Barangia village has a total population of 925 people, consisting of 431 males and 494 females. The village has 250 households and a sex ratio of 1,146 females per 1,000 males. There are 128 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 659 literate and 266 illiterate residents. Additionally, 214 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

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