Baruna - Rajkanika, Kendrapara

Baruna is a village situated in the Rajkanika tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajkanika and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Baruna village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baruna is 395708. The village covers a total geographical area of 217 hectares and falls under the 754227 pincode. Pattamundai is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Baruna 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 Baruna

According to the 2011 Census, Baruna village had a total population of 2,057 people, including 930 males and 1,127 females, living in 432 households. The sex ratio was 1,212 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 89.38%, with male literacy at 96.76% and female literacy at 83.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 661.

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

Nearby Villages of Baruna

Baruna 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 Baruna

Baruna is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Baudpur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pattamundai to Baruna is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Baruna 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 Baruna

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

Health Facilities in Baruna

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

FAQs about Baruna