Barahilo - Derabish, Kendrapara

Barahilo is a village situated in the Derabish tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Derabish and around 10 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Laxminarayanpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barahilo village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barahilo is 396654. The village covers a total geographical area of 102 hectares and falls under the 754289 pincode. Kendrapara is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Barahilo

As per Census 2011, Barahilo village has a total population of 545 people, consisting of 271 males and 274 females. The village has 126 households and a sex ratio of 1,011 females per 1,000 males. There are 65 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 378 literate and 167 illiterate residents. Additionally, 189 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Barahilo

Barahilo 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 Barahilo

Barahilo is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Banbihari Gwalipur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendrapara to Barahilo is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Barahilo is about 10 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barahilo

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

Health Facilities in Barahilo

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

FAQs about Barahilo