Baradia - Rajnagar, Kendrapara

Baradia is a village situated in the Rajnagar tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajnagar and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Balisahipatna serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baradia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baradia is 395920. The village covers a total geographical area of 100 hectares and falls under the 754246 pincode. Pattamundai is the nearest town, located about 26 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 Rajanagar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kendrapara Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Baradia

As per Census 2011, Baradia village has a total population of 493 people, consisting of 252 males and 241 females. The village has 86 households and a sex ratio of 956 females per 1,000 males. There are 42 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 404 literate and 89 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population493252241
Child Population (0–6 yrs)422220
Literate Population404222182
Illiterate Population893059

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ManikhandiNorth0.77 km
BalisahipatnaNorth-East1.05 km
DhandiaSouth1.22 km
BhagabanpurNorth-West1.25 km
BadolaraSouth-West1.27 km
PadiniEast1.29 km
SanolaraWest1.30 km
MatiaEast1.74 km
KeradagarhNorth-East1.78 km
PancheswarNorth-East1.91 km

Transport and Connectivity of Baradia

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

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 1-2 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pattamundai to Baradia is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Baradia is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Baradia

Where is Baradia located?

Baradia village is located in Rajnagar Tehsil, Kendrapara district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Baradia?

The Gram Panchayat of Baradia is Balisahipatna.

What is the pincode of Baradia?

The pincode of Baradia is 754246.

What is the population of Baradia?

Baradia has a total population of 493, including 252 males and 241 females.

How many households are there in Baradia?

There are 86 households in Baradia.

What is the literacy rate in Baradia?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Baradia is 81.95%. Male literacy is 88.10% and female literacy is 75.52%.