Baria(Bariha) - Simulia, Balasore

Baria(Bariha) is a village situated in the Simulia tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from Similia and around 55 km from Baleshwar. Bauripada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baria(Bariha) village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baria(Bariha) is 394054. The village covers a total geographical area of 116 hectares and falls under the 756126 pincode. Soro is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Baria(Bariha) 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 Baria(Bariha)

According to the 2011 Census, Baria(Bariha) village had a total population of 687 people, including 355 males and 332 females, living in 129 households. The sex ratio was 935 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.66%, with male literacy at 94.97% and female literacy at 79.66%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 159, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 19.

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

Nearby Villages of Baria(Bariha)

Baria(Bariha) 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 Baria(Bariha)

Public transport in the Baria(Bariha) 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 106.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Soro to Baria(Bariha) is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Baria(Bariha) is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baria(Bariha)

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

Health Facilities in Baria(Bariha)

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

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