Barabank - Parajang, Dhenkanal

Barabank is a village situated in the Parajang tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Parajang and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Gadaparjang serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barabank village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barabank is 402282. The village covers a total geographical area of 291 hectares and falls under the 759120 pincode. Talcher is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Barabank

According to the 2011 Census, Barabank village had a total population of 140 people, including 79 males and 61 females, living in 29 households. The sex ratio was 772 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.16%, with male literacy at 69.57% and female literacy at 50.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 50.

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

Nearby Villages of Barabank

Barabank 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 Barabank

Barabank is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Burhapanka, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Talcher to Barabank is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Barabank is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barabank

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

Health Facilities in Barabank

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

FAQs about Barabank