Barapal - Sukinda, Jajpur

Barapal is a village situated in the Sukinda tehsil of Jajpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 1 km from Sukinda and around 54 km from Jajapur . Ampolba serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barapal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barapal is 400418. The village covers a total geographical area of 97 hectares and falls under the 755018 pincode. Byasanagar is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Barapal 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 Barapal

According to the 2011 Census, Barapal village had a total population of 284 people, including 131 males and 153 females, living in 64 households. The sex ratio was 1,168 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 30.00%, with male literacy at 37.74% and female literacy at 22.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 219.

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

Nearby Villages of Barapal

Barapal 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 Barapal

Barapal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Baghuapal, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Byasanagar to Barapal is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jajapur to Barapal is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barapal

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

Health Facilities in Barapal

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

FAQs about Barapal