Barigura - Phiringia, Kandhamal

Barigura is a village situated in the Phiringia tehsil of Kandhamal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 29 km from the tehsil headquarters in Phiringia and around 54 km from the district headquarters in Phulbani. Dimiriguda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barigura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barigura is 416330. The village covers a total geographical area of 209 hectares and falls under the 762106 pincode. Phulabani is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

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

Population of Barigura

According to the 2011 Census, Barigura village had a total population of 377 people, including 185 males and 192 females, living in 80 households. The sex ratio was 1,038 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.00%, with male literacy at 63.58% and female literacy at 43.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 143, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 165.

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

Nearby Villages of Barigura

Barigura 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 Barigura

Public transport in the Barigura is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khadapa, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Phulabani to Barigura is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Phulbani to Barigura 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 Barigura

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

Health Facilities in Barigura

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

FAQs about Barigura