Barabatia - Ersama, Jagatsinghapur

Barabatia is a village situated in the Ersama tehsil of Jagatsinghapur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ersama and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Jagatsinghapur . Baleipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barabatia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barabatia is 397321. The village covers a total geographical area of 129 hectares and falls under the 754110 pincode. Paradip is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Barabatia village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Balikuda-ersama Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jagatsinghpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Barabatia

As per Census 2011, Barabatia village has a total population of 1,188 people, consisting of 605 males and 583 females. The village has 277 households and a sex ratio of 963 females per 1,000 males. There are 126 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 985 literate and 203 illiterate residents. Additionally, 120 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Barabatia

Barabatia 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 Barabatia

Barabatia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Badabandha Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Paradip to Barabatia is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jagatsinghapur to Barabatia is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barabatia

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

Health Facilities in Barabatia

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

FAQs about Barabatia