Baranahanagar - Dharmasala, Jajpur

Baranahanagar is a village situated in the Dharmasala tehsil of Jajpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 21 km from Dharmasala and around 27 km from Jajapur . Arabal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baranahanagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baranahanagar is 401323. The village covers a total geographical area of 278 hectares and falls under the 755010 pincode. Jajapur is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Baranahanagar

According to the 2011 Census, Baranahanagar village had a total population of 3,181 people, including 1,616 males and 1,565 females, living in 728 households. The sex ratio was 968 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.21%, with male literacy at 86.78% and female literacy at 67.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,117, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Baranahanagar

Baranahanagar 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 Baranahanagar

Baranahanagar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Haridaspur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jajapur to Baranahanagar is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baranahanagar

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

Health Facilities in Baranahanagar

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

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