Baranga - Rajkanika, Kendrapara

Baranga is a village situated in the Rajkanika tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajkanika and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Baradia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baranga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baranga is 395622. The village covers a total geographical area of 170 hectares and falls under the 754220 pincode. Pattamundai is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Baranga 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 Baranga

According to the 2011 Census, Baranga village had a total population of 445 people, including 214 males and 231 females, living in 89 households. The sex ratio was 1,079 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.15%, with male literacy at 94.33% and female literacy at 80.30%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 56.

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

Nearby Villages of Baranga

Baranga 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 Baranga

Baranga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhadrakh, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pattamundai to Baranga is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Baranga is about 53 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 Baranga

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

Health Facilities in Baranga

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

FAQs about Baranga