Baritala - Digapahandi, Ganjam

Baritala is a village situated in the Digapahandi tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 52 km from Nuagaon and around 82 km from Chatrapur. Khamarigam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baritala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baritala is 412923. The village covers a total geographical area of 104 hectares and falls under the 761055 pincode. Digapahandi is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Baritala

According to the 2011 Census, Baritala village had a total population of 603 people, including 311 males and 292 females, living in 135 households. The sex ratio was 939 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.89%, with male literacy at 84.45% and female literacy at 62.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 196.

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

Nearby Villages of Baritala

Baritala 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 Baritala

Baritala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Surla Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 125.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digapahandi to Baritala is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Baritala is about 82 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baritala

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

Health Facilities in Baritala

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

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