Barpali - Paikmal, Bargarh

Barpali is a village situated in the Paikmal tehsil of Bargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 40 km from Paikamal and around 115 km from Bargarh. Kansada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barpali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barpali is 379785. The village covers a total geographical area of 525 hectares and falls under the 768050 pincode. Padmapur is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Barpali 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 Barpali

As per Census 2011, Barpali village has a total population of 987 people, consisting of 480 males and 507 females. The village has 242 households and a sex ratio of 1,056 females per 1,000 males. There are 143 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 551 literate and 436 illiterate residents. Additionally, 125 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 312 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population987480507
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1437568
Scheduled Castes (SC)1256263
Scheduled Tribes (ST)312143169
Literate Population551329222
Illiterate Population436151285

Nearby Villages of Barpali

Barpali 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
GadgaonSouth1.48 km
MuneikelNorth-East1.75 km
KhaliamundaWest1.87 km
JhitikiNorth-West2.28 km
ManmathpaliEast2.47 km
KansadaSouth-West2.76 km
LaudmalSouth-East2.93 km
PurenaSouth-East2.93 km
ParaskhandiNorth3.32 km
NilatharSouth3.34 km

Transport and Connectivity of Barpali

Barpali is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Lakhna, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 17.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Padmapur to Barpali is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bargarh to Barpali is about 115 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barpali

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within <1 km

Health Facilities in Barpali

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Barpali

Where is Barpali located?

Barpali village is located in Paikmal Tehsil, Bargarh district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Barpali?

The Gram Panchayat of Barpali is Kansada.

What is the pincode of Barpali?

The pincode of Barpali is 768050.

What is the population of Barpali?

Barpali has a total population of 987, including 480 males and 507 females.

How many households are there in Barpali?

There are 242 households in Barpali.

What is the literacy rate in Barpali?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Barpali is 55.83%. Male literacy is 68.54% and female literacy is 43.79%.