Bharigada - Rajkanika, Kendrapara

Bharigada is a village situated in the Rajkanika tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajkanika and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Bharigada village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bharigada is 395705. The village covers a total geographical area of 65 hectares and falls under the 754220 pincode. Pattamundai is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Bharigada 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 Bharigada

As per Census 2011, Bharigada village has a total population of 1,075 people, consisting of 514 males and 561 females. The village has 223 households and a sex ratio of 1,091 females per 1,000 males. There are 119 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 867 literate and 208 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Bharigada

Bharigada 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 Bharigada

Bharigada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Baudpur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pattamundai to Bharigada is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Bharigada is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bharigada

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

Health Facilities in Bharigada

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

FAQs about Bharigada