Barada - Tihidi, Bhadrak

Barada is a village situated in the Tihidi tehsil of Bhadrak district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tihidi and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Bhadrak. Rajnagar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barada is 395220. The village covers a total geographical area of 135 hectares and falls under the 756130 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Barada

According to the 2011 Census, Barada village had a total population of 742 people, including 371 males and 371 females, living in 133 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.32%, with male literacy at 92.04% and female literacy at 72.92%.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population742371371
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1035746
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population526289237
Illiterate Population21682134

Nearby Villages of Barada

Barada 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)
GurudaspurSouth-West1.30 km
ChhatrapadaSouth-East1.42 km
HaladiaEast1.66 km
JamjodiNorth-West1.69 km
RajnagarWest1.79 km
SapanibindhaNorth-West1.79 km
NachhibindhaEast1.83 km
NarendrapurSouth1.93 km
KainphuliaSouth2.22 km
DarapurNorth-West2.61 km

Transport and Connectivity of Barada

Public transport in the Barada is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhadrakh, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Barada is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhadrak to Barada is about 40 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 Barada

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Barada

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Barada

Where is Barada located?

Barada village is located in Tihidi Tehsil, Bhadrak district, Odisha, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Barada?

The Gram Panchayat of Barada is Rajnagar.

What is the pincode of Barada?

The pincode of Barada is 756130.

What is the population of Barada?

Barada had a total population of 742, including 371 males and 371 females.

How many households are there in Barada?

Barada had 133 households.

What is the literacy rate in Barada?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Barada was 82.32%. Male literacy was 92.04% and female literacy was 72.92%.