Barahanuapada - Bhandari Pokhari, Bhadrak

Barahanuapada is a village situated in the Bhandari Pokhari tehsil of Bhadrak district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhandari Pokhari and around 27 km from the district headquarters in Bhadrak. Selampur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barahanuapada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barahanuapada is 394595. The village covers a total geographical area of 275 hectares and falls under the 756120 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Barahanuapada

According to the 2011 Census, Barahanuapada village had a total population of 860 people, including 470 males and 390 females, living in 188 households. The sex ratio was 830 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.29%, with male literacy at 94.22% and female literacy at 79.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 61, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

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

Nearby Villages of Barahanuapada

Barahanuapada 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 Barahanuapada

Public transport in the Barahanuapada is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Manjuri Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Barahanuapada is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhadrak to Barahanuapada is about 27 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barahanuapada

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

Health Facilities in Barahanuapada

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

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