Barubeda - Saraskana, Mayurbhanj

Barubeda is a village situated in the Saraskana tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from Jharpokharia and around 70 km from Baripada. Paktia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barubeda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barubeda is 387828. The village covers a total geographical area of 169 hectares and falls under the 757093 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 73 km away.

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

Population of Barubeda

As per Census 2011, Barubeda village has a total population of 521 people, consisting of 263 males and 258 females. The village has 106 households and a sex ratio of 980 females per 1,000 males. There are 100 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 213 literate and 308 illiterate residents. Additionally, 488 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population521263258
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1005248
Scheduled Tribes (ST)488248240
Literate Population21312390
Illiterate Population308140168

Nearby Villages of Barubeda

Barubeda 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)
Chhota AsthiNorth-West1.13 km
PuapokaEast1.43 km
JamgandiaSouth-West1.62 km
Bara AsthiNorth-West2.22 km
PaktiaSouth-West2.26 km
JamdaNorth-West2.48 km
PochangoraWest2.50 km
MuchrisholNorth2.63 km
BhagaberaNorth3.02 km
GuraNorth-East3.03 km

Transport and Connectivity of Barubeda

Public transport in the Barubeda is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dalbhumgarh, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Barubeda is about 73 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.1 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Barubeda is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barubeda

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

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

Health Facilities in Barubeda

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

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

FAQs about Barubeda

Where is Barubeda located?

Barubeda village is located in Saraskana Tehsil, Mayurbhanj district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Barubeda?

The Gram Panchayat of Barubeda is Paktia.

What is the pincode of Barubeda?

The pincode of Barubeda is 757093.

What is the population of Barubeda?

Barubeda has a total population of 521, including 263 males and 258 females.

How many households are there in Barubeda?

There are 106 households in Barubeda.

What is the literacy rate in Barubeda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Barubeda is 40.88%. Male literacy is 46.77% and female literacy is 34.88%.