Barunakandha - Kujang, Jagatsinghapur

Barunakandha is a village situated in the Kujang tehsil of Jagatsinghapur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kujang and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Jagatsinghapur . Gopikuda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barunakandha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barunakandha is 397228. The village covers a total geographical area of 212 hectares and falls under the 754141 pincode. Paradip is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Barunakandha

As per Census 2011, Barunakandha village has a total population of 190 people, consisting of 105 males and 85 females. The village has 41 households and a sex ratio of 809 females per 1,000 males. There are 15 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 162 literate and 28 illiterate residents. Additionally, 16 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Barunakandha

Barunakandha 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 Barunakandha

Barunakandha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Badabandha Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Paradip to Barunakandha is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jagatsinghapur to Barunakandha is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barunakandha

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

Health Facilities in Barunakandha

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

FAQs about Barunakandha