Baranga - Patrapur, Ganjam

Baranga is a village situated in the Patrapur tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 43 km from Jarada and around 66 km from Chatrapur. Baranga village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baranga is 413326. The village covers a total geographical area of 396 hectares and falls under the 761006 pincode. Brahmapur is the nearest town, located about 50 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 Chikiti Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Berhampur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Baranga

As per Census 2011, Baranga village has a total population of 1,517 people, consisting of 686 males and 831 females. The village has 408 households and a sex ratio of 1,211 females per 1,000 males. There are 146 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 779 literate and 738 illiterate residents. Additionally, 161 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 5 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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 shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jhadupudi, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 143.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Brahmapur to Baranga is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Baranga is about 66 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. 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