Barchhigadia - Soro, Balasore

Barchhigadia is a village situated in the Soro tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from Soro and around 41 km from Baleshwar. Manatri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barchhigadia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barchhigadia is 393790. The village covers a total geographical area of 22 hectares and falls under the 756045 pincode. Soro is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Barchhigadia

According to the 2011 Census, Barchhigadia village had a total population of 340 people, including 183 males and 157 females, living in 79 households. The sex ratio was 858 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.16%, with male literacy at 92.95% and female literacy at 80.71%.

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

Nearby Villages of Barchhigadia

Barchhigadia 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 Barchhigadia

Barchhigadia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Soro, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 117.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Soro to Barchhigadia is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Barchhigadia is about 41 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barchhigadia

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

Health Facilities in Barchhigadia

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

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