Barihapali - Sohela, Bargarh

Barihapali is a village situated in the Sohela tehsil of Bargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sohela and around 26 km from the district headquarters in Bargarh. Kangaan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barihapali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barihapali is 380229. The village covers a total geographical area of 378 hectares and falls under the 768033 pincode. Bargarh is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Barihapali

As per Census 2011, Barihapali village has a total population of 822 people, consisting of 411 males and 411 females. The village has 234 households and a sex ratio of 1,000 females per 1,000 males. There are 97 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 642 literate and 180 illiterate residents. Additionally, 240 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 73 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Barihapali

Barihapali 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 Barihapali

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Barihapali. The nearest railway station is Bargarh Road, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bargarh to Barihapali is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barihapali

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

Health Facilities in Barihapali

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

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