Barda - Dharmasala, Jajpur

Barda is a village situated in the Dharmasala tehsil of Jajpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from Jenapur and around 60 km from Jajapur . Mahisara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barda is 401434. The village covers a total geographical area of 285 hectares and falls under the 755023 pincode. Jajapur is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Barda 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 Barda

According to the 2011 Census, Barda village had a total population of 794 people, including 402 males and 392 females, living in 152 households. The sex ratio was 975 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.86%, with male literacy at 81.50% and female literacy at 63.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 416, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 127.

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

Nearby Villages of Barda

Barda 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 Barda

Barda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is New Garh Madhopur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jajapur to Barda is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jajapur to Barda 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 Barda

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

Health Facilities in Barda

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

FAQs about Barda