Baranga - Ghasipura, Keonjhar

Baranga is a village situated in the Ghasipura tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 26 km from Sainkul and around 106 km from Kendujhar. Ganpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baranga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baranga is 387320. The village covers a total geographical area of 359 hectares and falls under the 758043 pincode. Anandapur is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Baranga

According to the 2011 Census, Baranga village had a total population of 1,491 people, including 745 males and 746 females, living in 307 households. The sex ratio was 1,001 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.42%, with male literacy at 76.46% and female literacy at 44.28%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 235, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,024.

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

Nearby Villages of Baranga

Baranga 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 Baranga

Baranga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sukinda Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anandapur to Baranga is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Baranga is about 106 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baranga

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

Health Facilities in Baranga

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

FAQs about Baranga