Barapal - Remuna, Balasore

Barapal is a village situated in the Remuna tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from Remuna and around 15 km from Baleshwar. Badapal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barapal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barapal is 393025. The village covers a total geographical area of 158 hectares and falls under the 756019 pincode. Remuna is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Barapal

As per Census 2011, Barapal village has a total population of 1,342 people, consisting of 714 males and 628 females. The village has 362 households and a sex ratio of 879 females per 1,000 males. There are 189 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 795 literate and 547 illiterate residents. Additionally, 284 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 245 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Barapal

Barapal 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 Barapal

Barapal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tikirapal Halt, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 125.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Remuna to Barapal is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Barapal is about 15 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barapal

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

Health Facilities in Barapal

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

FAQs about Barapal