Barkot - Barkot, Deogarh

Barkot is a village situated in the Barkot tehsil of Deogarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 11 km from Barkot and around 35 km from Debagarh. Balanda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barkot village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barkot is 382880. The village covers a total geographical area of 427 hectares and falls under the 768110 pincode. Debagarh is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

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

Population of Barkot

According to the 2011 Census, Barkot village had a total population of 582 people, including 309 males and 273 females, living in 144 households. The sex ratio was 883 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.09%, with male literacy at 81.16% and female literacy at 52.94%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 369, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 115.

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

Nearby Villages of Barkot

Barkot 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 Barkot

Barkot is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Barsuan, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Debagarh to Barkot is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Debagarh to Barkot is about 35 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 Barkot

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

Health Facilities in Barkot

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

FAQs about Barkot