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

According to the 2011 Census, Barunakandha village had a total population of 190 people, including 105 males and 85 females, living in 41 households. The sex ratio was 810 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 92.57%, with male literacy at 96.91% and female literacy at 87.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 16.

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

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