Barakul - Chilika, Khordha

Barakul is a village situated in the Chilika tehsil of Khordha district, Odisha. It is located approximately 4 km from Balugaon and around 83 km from Khordha . Badakula serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barakul village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barakul is 408283. The village covers a total geographical area of 237 hectares and falls under the 752030 pincode. Balugaon is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Barakul

According to the 2011 Census, Barakul village had a total population of 1,448 people, including 735 males and 713 females, living in 318 households. The sex ratio was 970 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.64%, with male literacy at 90.43% and female literacy at 74.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 526, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

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

Nearby Villages of Barakul

Barakul 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 Barakul

Barakul is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chilka, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balugaon to Barakul is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Khordha to Barakul is about 83 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barakul

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

Health Facilities in Barakul

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

FAQs about Barakul