Baranga - Chhatrapur, Ganjam

Baranga is a village situated in the Chhatrapur tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chhatrapur and around 18 km from the district headquarters in Chatrapur. Bada Madhapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baranga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baranga is 412065. The village covers a total geographical area of 211 hectares and falls under the 761026 pincode. Chhatrapur is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Baranga

According to the 2011 Census, Baranga village had a total population of 1,086 people, including 562 males and 524 females, living in 228 households. The sex ratio was 932 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.50%, with male literacy at 85.51% and female literacy at 56.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 321.

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

Nearby Villages of Baranga

Baranga 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 Baranga

Baranga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ganjam, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chhatrapur to Baranga is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Baranga is about 18 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baranga

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

Health Facilities in Baranga

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

FAQs about Baranga