Barihapur - Parajang, Dhenkanal

Barihapur is a village situated in the Parajang tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Parajang and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Barihapur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barihapur is 402276. The village covers a total geographical area of 14 hectares and falls under the 759120 pincode. Kamakshyanagar is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Barihapur 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 Barihapur

According to the 2011 Census, Barihapur village had a total population of 5,330 people, including 2,782 males and 2,548 females, living in 1,336 households. The sex ratio was 916 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.40%, with male literacy at 83.92% and female literacy at 68.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 855, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 51.

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

Nearby Villages of Barihapur

Barihapur 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 Barihapur

Public transport in the Barihapur is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Burhapanka, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kamakshyanagar to Barihapur is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Barihapur is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barihapur

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

Health Facilities in Barihapur

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

FAQs about Barihapur