Barihapali - Lakhanpur, Jharsuguda

Barihapali is a village situated in the Lakhanpur tehsil of Jharsuguda district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lakhanpur and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Jharsuguda. Sunari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barihapali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barihapali is 381028. The village covers a total geographical area of 679 hectares and falls under the 768234 pincode. Belpahar is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Barihapali

As per Census 2011, Barihapali village has a total population of 736 people, consisting of 364 males and 372 females. The village has 147 households and a sex ratio of 1,021 females per 1,000 males. There are 89 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 392 literate and 344 illiterate residents. Additionally, 34 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 449 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Barihapali

Barihapali 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 Barihapali

Barihapali is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Belpahar, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Belpahar to Barihapali is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jharsuguda to Barihapali is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barihapali

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

Health Facilities in Barihapali

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

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