Barasingi - Rayagada, Gajapati

Barasingi is a village situated in the Rayagada tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rayagada and around 39 km from the district headquarters in Paralakhemundi. Jeerango serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barasingi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barasingi is 414799. The village covers a total geographical area of 145 hectares and falls under the 761212 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Barasingi 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 Barasingi

As per Census 2011, Barasingi village has a total population of 185 people, consisting of 91 males and 94 females. The village has 50 households and a sex ratio of 1,032 females per 1,000 males. There are 44 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 29 literate and 156 illiterate residents. Additionally, 185 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Barasingi are given below:

Nearby Villages of Barasingi

Barasingi 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 Barasingi

Public transport in the Barasingi is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Parlakhemundi, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 130.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Barasingi is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Barasingi is about 39 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 Barasingi

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

Health Facilities in Barasingi

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

FAQs about Barasingi