Babara - Mahakalapada, Kendrapara

Babara is a village situated in the Mahakalapada tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mahakalapada and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Gogua serves as the Gram Panchayat for Babara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Babara is 396992. The village covers a total geographical area of 58 hectares and falls under the 754245 pincode. Pattamundai is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Babara

According to the 2011 Census, Babara village had a total population of 426 people, including 222 males and 204 females, living in 110 households. The sex ratio was 919 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 89.33%, with male literacy at 96.30% and female literacy at 82.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 91, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Babara

Babara 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 Babara

Babara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Paradip, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pattamundai to Babara is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Babara is about 36 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Babara

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

Health Facilities in Babara

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

FAQs about Babara