Baraguda - Daringbadi, Kandhamal

Baraguda is a village situated in the Daringbadi tehsil of Kandhamal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 62 km from Brahmanigaon and around 164 km from Phulbani. Katingia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baraguda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baraguda is 417291. The village covers a total geographical area of 121 hectares and falls under the 762021 pincode. Digapahandi is the nearest town, located about 95 km away.

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

Population of Baraguda

As per Census 2011, Baraguda village has a total population of 35 people, consisting of 18 males and 17 females. The village has 8 households and a sex ratio of 944 females per 1,000 males. There are 10 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 5 literate and 30 illiterate residents. Additionally, 33 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Baraguda

Baraguda 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 Baraguda

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Baraguda. The nearest railway station is Brahmapur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 94.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digapahandi to Baraguda is about 95 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Phulbani to Baraguda is about 164 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baraguda

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

Health Facilities in Baraguda

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

FAQs about Baraguda