Barhamunda - Gaisilet, Bargarh

Barhamunda is a village situated in the Gaisilet tehsil of Bargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gaisilet and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Bargarh. Talpali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barhamunda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barhamunda is 380090. The village covers a total geographical area of 173 hectares and falls under the 768037 pincode. Padmapur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Barhamunda 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 Barhamunda

According to the 2011 Census, Barhamunda village had a total population of 354 people, including 177 males and 177 females, living in 89 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.06%, with male literacy at 83.01% and female literacy at 61.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 83, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 58.

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

Nearby Villages of Barhamunda

Barhamunda 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 Barhamunda

Barhamunda 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 Loisingha, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Padmapur to Barhamunda is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bargarh to Barhamunda is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barhamunda

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

Health Facilities in Barhamunda

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

FAQs about Barhamunda