Baragada - Darpan, Jajpur

Baragada is a village situated in the Darpan tehsil of Jajpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from Badachana and around 68 km from Jajapur . Paria serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baragada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baragada is 401718. The village covers a total geographical area of 257 hectares and falls under the 754023 pincode. Cuttack is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

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

Population of Baragada

As per Census 2011, Baragada village has a total population of 510 people, consisting of 255 males and 255 females. The village has 122 households and a sex ratio of 1,000 females per 1,000 males. There are 101 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 223 literate and 287 illiterate residents. Additionally, 359 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Baragada

Baragada 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 Baragada

Baragada is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Golabai, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Cuttack to Baragada is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jajapur to Baragada is about 68 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baragada

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

Health Facilities in Baragada

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

FAQs about Baragada