Barhapur - Rajnagar, Kendrapara

Barhapur is a village situated in the Rajnagar tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajnagar and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Kolipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barhapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barhapur is 396039. The village covers a total geographical area of 115 hectares and falls under the 754246 pincode. Pattamundai is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

Barhapur 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 Barhapur

According to the 2011 Census, Barhapur village had a total population of 1,020 people, including 506 males and 514 females, living in 231 households. The sex ratio was 1,016 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.87%, with male literacy at 92.95% and female literacy at 76.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 368, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Barhapur

Barhapur 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 Barhapur

Barhapur 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 77.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pattamundai to Barhapur is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Barhapur is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barhapur

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

Health Facilities in Barhapur

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

FAQs about Barhapur