Bariabandha - Mohana, Gajapati

Bariabandha is a village situated in the Mohana tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 41 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mohana and around 113 km from the district headquarters in Paralakhemundi. Badasinghaba serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bariabandha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bariabandha is 413900. The village covers a total geographical area of 291 hectares and falls under the 761017 pincode. Digapahandi is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.

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

Population of Bariabandha

According to the 2011 Census, Bariabandha village had a total population of 374 people, including 179 males and 195 females, living in 81 households. The sex ratio was 1,089 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 44.52%, with male literacy at 56.76% and female literacy at 33.33%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 362.

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

Nearby Villages of Bariabandha

Bariabandha 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 Bariabandha

Bariabandha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gunupur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 107.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digapahandi to Bariabandha is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Bariabandha is about 113 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bariabandha

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

Health Facilities in Bariabandha

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

FAQs about Bariabandha