Barsar - Tihidi, Bhadrak

Barsar is a village situated in the Tihidi tehsil of Bhadrak district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tihidi and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Bhadrak. Barasar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barsar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barsar is 395213. The village covers a total geographical area of 730 hectares and falls under the 756131 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

Barsar 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 Barsar

According to the 2011 Census, Barsar village had a total population of 3,272 people, including 1,640 males and 1,632 females, living in 642 households. The sex ratio was 995 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.30%, with male literacy at 83.36% and female literacy at 67.62%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,108.

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

Nearby Villages of Barsar

Barsar 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 Barsar

Barsar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 92.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Barsar is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhadrak to Barsar is about 37 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 Barsar

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

Health Facilities in Barsar

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

FAQs about Barsar