Borikhi - Kujang, Jagatsinghapur

Borikhi is a village situated in the Kujang tehsil of Jagatsinghapur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kujang and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Jagatsinghapur . Patapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Borikhi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Borikhi is 397247. The village covers a total geographical area of 140 hectares and falls under the 754140 pincode. Paradip is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Borikhi 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 Borikhi

As per Census 2011, Borikhi village has a total population of 1,102 people, consisting of 582 males and 520 females. The village has 230 households and a sex ratio of 893 females per 1,000 males. There are 86 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 928 literate and 174 illiterate residents. Additionally, 195 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Borikhi

Borikhi 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 Borikhi

Borikhi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Badabandha Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Paradip to Borikhi is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jagatsinghapur to Borikhi is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Borikhi

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

Health Facilities in Borikhi

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

FAQs about Borikhi