Baratha - Mahanga, Cuttack

Baratha is a village situated in the Mahanga tehsil of Cuttack district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mahanga and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Cuttack. Basudevpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baratha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baratha is 399432. The village covers a total geographical area of 207 hectares and falls under the 754204 pincode. Cuttack is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Baratha

As per Census 2011, Baratha village has a total population of 1,370 people, consisting of 713 males and 657 females. The village has 335 households and a sex ratio of 921 females per 1,000 males. There are 151 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 951 literate and 419 illiterate residents. Additionally, 495 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Baratha are given below:

Nearby Villages of Baratha

Baratha 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 Baratha

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Baratha. The nearest railway station is Dhanmandal, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Cuttack to Baratha is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Cuttack to Baratha is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baratha

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

Health Facilities in Baratha

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

FAQs about Baratha