Bari - Simulia, Balasore

Bari is a village situated in the Simulia tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 4 km from Similia and around 53 km from Baleshwar. Bari village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bari is 394161. The village covers a total geographical area of 543 hectares and falls under the 756126 pincode. Soro is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

Bari 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 Bari

As per Census 2011, Bari village has a total population of 2,453 people, consisting of 1,282 males and 1,171 females. The village has 483 households and a sex ratio of 913 females per 1,000 males. There are 322 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,571 literate and 882 illiterate residents. Additionally, 360 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 125 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bari

Bari 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 Bari

Bari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Haridaspur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Soro to Bari is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Bari is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bari

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

Health Facilities in Bari

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

FAQs about Bari