Barikote - Sheragada, Ganjam

Barikote is a village situated in the Sheragada tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from Badagada and around 69 km from Chatrapur. Bara Mundali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barikote village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barikote is 411164. The village covers a total geographical area of 99 hectares and falls under the 761107 pincode. Asika is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

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

Population of Barikote

According to the 2011 Census, Barikote village had a total population of 943 people, including 435 males and 508 females, living in 220 households. The sex ratio was 1,168 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.52%, with male literacy at 67.81% and female literacy at 50.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 351.

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

Nearby Villages of Barikote

Barikote 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 Barikote

Barikote is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Brahmapur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 119.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Asika to Barikote is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Barikote is about 69 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barikote

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

Health Facilities in Barikote

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

FAQs about Barikote