Barida - Kodala, Ganjam

Barida is a village situated in the Kodala tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kodala and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Chatrapur. K.barida serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barida village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barida is 411714. The village covers a total geographical area of 418 hectares and falls under the 761031 pincode. Kodala is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Barida

According to the 2011 Census, Barida village had a total population of 3,337 people, including 1,726 males and 1,611 females, living in 690 households. The sex ratio was 933 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.90%, with male literacy at 86.42% and female literacy at 64.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 285, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 178.

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

Nearby Villages of Barida

Barida 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 Barida

Barida is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khallikot, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kodala to Barida is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Barida is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barida

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

Health Facilities in Barida

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

FAQs about Barida