Barijanga - Balianta, Khordha

Barijanga is a village situated in the Balianta tehsil of Khordha district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from Balipatna and around 48 km from Khordha . Purohitpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barijanga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barijanga is 407614. The village covers a total geographical area of 118 hectares and falls under the 752102 pincode. Bhubaneswar is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Barijanga

As per Census 2011, Barijanga village has a total population of 717 people, consisting of 386 males and 331 females. The village has 145 households and a sex ratio of 857 females per 1,000 males. There are 73 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 582 literate and 135 illiterate residents. Additionally, 185 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Barijanga

Barijanga 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 Barijanga

Barijanga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Lingaraj Temple Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 10.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhubaneswar to Barijanga is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Khordha to Barijanga 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 Barijanga

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

Health Facilities in Barijanga

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

FAQs about Barijanga