Barkani - Bijepur, Bargarh

Barkani is a village situated in the Bijepur tehsil of Bargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bijepur and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Bargarh. Ganthiapali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barkani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barkani is 380415. The village covers a total geographical area of 123 hectares and falls under the 768032 pincode. Barpali is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Barkani

As per Census 2011, Barkani village has a total population of 587 people, consisting of 303 males and 284 females. The village has 158 households and a sex ratio of 937 females per 1,000 males. There are 66 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 351 literate and 236 illiterate residents. Additionally, 239 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Barkani

Barkani 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 Barkani

Barkani is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dungripadi, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barpali to Barkani is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bargarh to Barkani is about 42 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 Barkani

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

Health Facilities in Barkani

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

FAQs about Barkani