Barakhai - Dangadi, Jajpur

Barakhai is a village situated in the Dangadi tehsil of Jajpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from Kalinganagar and around 60 km from Jajapur . Ranagundi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barakhai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barakhai is 400552. The village covers a total geographical area of 177 hectares and falls under the 755019 pincode. Jajapur is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Barakhai

According to the 2011 Census, Barakhai village had a total population of 959 people, including 496 males and 463 females, living in 210 households. The sex ratio was 933 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.50%, with male literacy at 89.95% and female literacy at 72.25%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 436, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 224.

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

Nearby Villages of Barakhai

Barakhai 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 Barakhai

Barakhai is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Baghuapal, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jajapur to Barakhai is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jajapur to Barakhai is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barakhai

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

Health Facilities in Barakhai

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

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