Barikel - Padampur, Bargarh

Barikel is a village situated in the Padampur tehsil of Bargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from Padmapur and around 88 km from Bargarh. Baarikel serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barikel village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barikel is 379989. The village covers a total geographical area of 652 hectares and falls under the 768036 pincode. Padmapur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Barikel

According to the 2011 Census, Barikel village had a total population of 2,986 people, including 1,518 males and 1,468 females, living in 781 households. The sex ratio was 967 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.14%, with male literacy at 76.14% and female literacy at 57.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 652, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 361.

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

Nearby Villages of Barikel

Barikel 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 Barikel

Barikel is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Lakhna, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Padmapur to Barikel is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bargarh to Barikel is about 88 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barikel

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

Health Facilities in Barikel

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

FAQs about Barikel