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

According to the 2011 Census, Barpali village had a total population of 987 people, including 480 males and 507 females, living in 242 households. The sex ratio was 1,056 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.28%, with male literacy at 81.23% and female literacy at 50.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 125, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 312.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Barpali