Baradapal - Hindol, Dhenkanal

Baradapal is a village situated in the Hindol tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hindol and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Baunsa Pokhari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baradapal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baradapal is 403055. The village covers a total geographical area of 482 hectares and falls under the 759022 pincode. Anugul is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Baradapal

According to the 2011 Census, Baradapal village had a total population of 1,756 people, including 906 males and 850 females, living in 448 households. The sex ratio was 938 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.16%, with male literacy at 87.82% and female literacy at 65.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 180, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 231.

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

Nearby Villages of Baradapal

Baradapal 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 Baradapal

Baradapal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Meramandolil, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anugul to Baradapal is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Baradapal is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baradapal

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

Health Facilities in Baradapal

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

FAQs about Baradapal