Barikpur

Barikpur is a village located in Soro tehsil of Baleshwar district in Odisha, India. It is situated 96km away from sub-district headquarter Soro (tehsildar office) and 26km away from district headquarter Baleshwar. As per 2009 stats, Bahanaga is the gram panchayat of Barikpur village.

Here you can discover what makes Barikpur unique in its vibrant Soro-Baleshwar region. You’ll see Barikpur’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Barikpur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Barikpur is 393818. The village spans a total geographical area of 59 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 756042. Soro is nearest town to Barikpur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 16km away.

When it comes to local governance, Barikpur village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Soro Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bhadrak Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Barikpur

Population of Barikpur

According to the 2011 Census, Barikpur has a total population of about 424, with approximately 207 males and 217 females. The sex ratio is around 1048 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 50 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 102 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 7. The overall literacy rate is approximately 80.42%, with male literacy at about 85.51% and female literacy near 75.58%. There are around 87 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Barikpur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Barikpur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Barikpur. As per the 2011 stats, Barikpur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Barikpur

Knowing the nearby villages of Barikpur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Barikpur.

Frequently Asked Questions about Barikpur