Barakarli - Bandhugaon, Koraput

Barakarli is a village situated in the Bandhugaon tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bandhugaon and around 132 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Jaguguda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barakarli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barakarli is 428714. The village covers a total geographical area of 210 hectares and falls under the 764027 pincode. Koraput is the nearest town, located about 74 km away.

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

Population of Barakarli

According to the 2011 Census, Barakarli village had a total population of 199 people, including 102 males and 97 females, living in 46 households. The sex ratio was 951 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 33.33%, with male literacy at 45.65% and female literacy at 20.00%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 198.

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

Nearby Villages of Barakarli

Barakarli 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 Barakarli

Barakarli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jimidipeta, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Koraput to Barakarli is about 74 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.1 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Barakarli is about 132 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barakarli

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

Health Facilities in Barakarli

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

FAQs about Barakarli