Barikpur

Barikpur is a village located in Tihidi tehsil of Bhadrak district in Odisha, India. It is situated 18km away from sub-district headquarter Tihidi (tehsildar office) and 15km away from district headquarter Bhadrak. As per 2009 stats, Kumbera is the gram panchayat of Barikpur village.

Here you can discover what makes Barikpur unique in its vibrant Tihidi-Bhadrak region. You’ll see Barikpur’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Barikpur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Barikpur is 395190. The village spans a total geographical area of 140 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 756128. Bhadrak is nearest town to Barikpur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 14km away.

When it comes to local governance, Barikpur village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Dhamnagar Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bhadrak Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Barikpur

Population of Barikpur

According to the 2011 Census, Barikpur has a total population of about 326, with approximately 169 males and 157 females. The sex ratio is around 928 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 36 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 42 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 77.30%, with male literacy at about 78.11% and female literacy near 76.43%. There are around 80 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Barikpur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Barikpur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Barikpur. As per the 2011 stats, Barikpur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Barikpur

Knowing the nearby villages of Barikpur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Barikpur.

Frequently Asked Questions about Barikpur