Barpada - Barbil, Keonjhar

Barpada is a village situated in the Barbil tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 22 km from Rugudi and around 88 km from Kendujhar. Guali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barpada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barpada is 385284. The village covers a total geographical area of 428 hectares and falls under the 758035 pincode. Barbil is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

Barpada village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Champua Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Keonjhar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Barpada

As per Census 2011, Barpada village has a total population of 651 people, consisting of 328 males and 323 females. The village has 148 households and a sex ratio of 984 females per 1,000 males. There are 131 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 274 literate and 377 illiterate residents. Additionally, 611 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Barpada

Barpada 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 Barpada

Barpada is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Jaroli, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 102.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barbil to Barpada is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Barpada is about 88 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barpada

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

Health Facilities in Barpada

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

FAQs about Barpada