Barda - Khaira, Balasore

Barda is a village situated in the Khaira tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from Similia and around 59 km from Baleshwar. Barada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barda is 394185. The village covers a total geographical area of 165 hectares and falls under the 756134 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Barda 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 Barda

As per Census 2011, Barda village has a total population of 837 people, consisting of 442 males and 395 females. The village has 204 households and a sex ratio of 893 females per 1,000 males. There are 120 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 561 literate and 276 illiterate residents. Additionally, 257 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Barda

Barda 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 Barda

Barda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ranital, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Barda is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Barda is about 59 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 Barda

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

Health Facilities in Barda

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

FAQs about Barda