Baratunia - Saharapada, Keonjhar

Baratunia is a village situated in the Saharapada tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from Patana and around 63 km from Kendujhar. Barbil serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baratunia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baratunia is 385837. The village covers a total geographical area of 410 hectares and falls under the 758016 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Baratunia

According to the 2011 Census, Baratunia village had a total population of 895 people, including 454 males and 441 females, living in 211 households. The sex ratio was 971 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.63%, with male literacy at 78.43% and female literacy at 60.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 18, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 260.

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

Nearby Villages of Baratunia

Baratunia 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 Baratunia

Baratunia 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 Sitabanji, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 102.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Baratunia is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Baratunia is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baratunia

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

Health Facilities in Baratunia

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

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