Baripal - Ghasipura, Keonjhar

Baripal is a village situated in the Ghasipura tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 17 km from Ghasipura and around 97 km from Kendujhar. Baripal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baripal is 386905. The village covers a total geographical area of 1337 hectares and falls under the 758025 pincode. Anandapur is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

Baripal 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 Baripal

According to the 2011 Census, Baripal village had a total population of 2,290 people, including 1,116 males and 1,174 females, living in 458 households. The sex ratio was 1,052 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.69%, with male literacy at 64.89% and female literacy at 41.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 97, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,772.

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

Nearby Villages of Baripal

Baripal 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 Baripal

Baripal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tangiriapal, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anandapur to Baripal is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Baripal is about 97 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baripal

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

Health Facilities in Baripal

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

FAQs about Baripal