Baria - Sukruli, Mayurbhanj

Baria is a village situated in the Sukruli tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from Raruan and around 142 km from Baripada. Baria village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baria is 388761. The village covers a total geographical area of 455 hectares and falls under the 757036 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Baria

According to the 2011 Census, Baria village had a total population of 1,312 people, including 679 males and 633 females, living in 271 households. The sex ratio was 932 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.12%, with male literacy at 66.61% and female literacy at 42.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 85, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,060.

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

Nearby Villages of Baria

Baria 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 Baria

Baria is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kendujhargarh, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Baria is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Baria is about 142 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baria

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

Health Facilities in Baria

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

FAQs about Baria