Barapadi - Bonth, Bhadrak

Barapadi is a village situated in the Bonth tehsil of Bhadrak district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from Bant and around 28 km from Bhadrak. Ramachandrapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barapadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barapadi is 394351. The village covers a total geographical area of 73 hectares and falls under the 756114 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

Barapadi 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 Barapadi

According to the 2011 Census, Barapadi village had a total population of 280 people, including 150 males and 130 females, living in 66 households. The sex ratio was 867 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.51%, with male literacy at 91.67% and female literacy at 80.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 117, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 9.

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

Nearby Villages of Barapadi

Barapadi 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 Barapadi

Barapadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Manjuri Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Barapadi is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhadrak to Barapadi is about 28 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 Barapadi

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

Health Facilities in Barapadi

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

FAQs about Barapadi