Baraguda - Lakshmipur, Koraput

Baraguda is a village situated in the Lakshmipur tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 30 km from Kakiriguma and around 52 km from Koraput. Odiapentha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baraguda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baraguda is 428871. The village covers a total geographical area of 135 hectares and falls under the 764011 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 70 km away.

Baraguda 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 Baraguda

According to the 2011 Census, Baraguda village had a total population of 398 people, including 204 males and 194 females, living in 110 households. The sex ratio was 951 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 15.63%, with male literacy at 24.84% and female literacy at 6.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 72, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 115.

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

Nearby Villages of Baraguda

Baraguda 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 Baraguda

Baraguda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Baiguda, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Baraguda is about 70 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Baraguda is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baraguda

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

Health Facilities in Baraguda

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

FAQs about Baraguda