Bariko - Tangi, Khordha

Bariko is a village situated in the Tangi tehsil of Khordha district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tangi and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Khordha . Ramachandrapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bariko village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bariko is 408036. The village covers a total geographical area of 199 hectares and falls under the 752023 pincode. Balugaon is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

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

Population of Bariko

As per Census 2011, Bariko village has a total population of 1,349 people, consisting of 696 males and 653 females. The village has 254 households and a sex ratio of 938 females per 1,000 males. There are 203 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 863 literate and 486 illiterate residents. Additionally, 16 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,349696653
Child Population (0–6 yrs)203100103
Scheduled Castes (SC)16115
Literate Population863483380
Illiterate Population486213273

Nearby Villages of Bariko

Bariko 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SingaramaWest1.01 km
RamachandrapurNorth-East1.19 km
PanaspurSouth-East1.22 km
JaritapaSouth-West1.98 km
TutumbarapalliSouth2.26 km
OradaSouth-East2.27 km
BadapariEast2.51 km
KandagadiaSouth-West2.56 km
BhobaraNorth-East2.66 km
ParioradaSouth2.69 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bariko

Bariko is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kalupara Ghat, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balugaon to Bariko is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Khordha to Bariko is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bariko

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Bariko

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Bariko

Where is Bariko located?

Bariko village is located in Tangi Tehsil, Khordha district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bariko?

The Gram Panchayat of Bariko is Ramachandrapur.

What is the pincode of Bariko?

The pincode of Bariko is 752023.

What is the population of Bariko?

Bariko has a total population of 1,349, including 696 males and 653 females.

How many households are there in Bariko?

There are 254 households in Bariko.

What is the literacy rate in Bariko?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bariko is 63.97%. Male literacy is 69.40% and female literacy is 58.19%.