Baradia - Rajkanika, Kendrapara

Baradia is a village situated in the Rajkanika tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajkanika and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Baradia village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baradia is 395618. The village covers a total geographical area of 42 hectares and falls under the 754220 pincode. Pattamundai is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Baradia

According to the 2011 Census, Baradia village had a total population of 396 people, including 187 males and 209 females, living in 104 households. The sex ratio was 1,118 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.62%, with male literacy at 87.79% and female literacy at 81.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 284.

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

Nearby Villages of Baradia

Baradia 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 Baradia

Baradia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhadrakh, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pattamundai to Baradia is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Baradia is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baradia

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

Health Facilities in Baradia

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

FAQs about Baradia