Bariguda - Dharakote, Ganjam

Bariguda is a village situated in the Dharakote tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 47 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dharakote and around 73 km from the district headquarters in Chatrapur. Saradhapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bariguda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bariguda is 411343. The village covers a total geographical area of 220 hectares and falls under the 761107 pincode. Asika is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Bariguda

According to the 2011 Census, Bariguda village had a total population of 1,076 people, including 496 males and 580 females, living in 245 households. The sex ratio was 1,169 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.99%, with male literacy at 76.33% and female literacy at 59.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 203.

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

Nearby Villages of Bariguda

Bariguda 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 Bariguda

Bariguda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Brahmapur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 114.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Asika to Bariguda is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Bariguda is about 73 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bariguda

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

Health Facilities in Bariguda

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

FAQs about Bariguda