Barapada - Tangi-Choudwar, Cuttack

Barapada is a village situated in the Tangi-Choudwar tehsil of Cuttack district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from Tangi and around 2 km from Cuttack. Kanheipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barapada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barapada is 399331. The village covers a total geographical area of 195 hectares and falls under the 754022 pincode. Choudwar is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Barapada

As per Census 2011, Barapada village has a total population of 585 people, consisting of 294 males and 291 females. The village has 135 households and a sex ratio of 989 females per 1,000 males. There are 45 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 457 literate and 128 illiterate residents. Additionally, 88 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 35 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Barapada

Barapada 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 Barapada

Barapada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Salagaon, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Choudwar to Barapada is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cuttack to Barapada is about 2 km, with the usual travel time around 5-10 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barapada

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

Health Facilities in Barapada

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

FAQs about Barapada