Borabarjhar - Ranapur, Nayagarh

Borabarjhar is a village situated in the Ranapur tehsil of Nayagarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ranapur and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Nayagarh . Mayurjhalia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Borabarjhar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Borabarjhar is 406892. The village covers a total geographical area of 350 hectares and falls under the 752026 pincode. Khordha is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Borabarjhar

As per Census 2011, Borabarjhar village has a total population of 1,475 people, consisting of 727 males and 748 females. The village has 296 households and a sex ratio of 1,028 females per 1,000 males. There are 173 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 951 literate and 524 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 347 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Borabarjhar

Borabarjhar 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 Borabarjhar

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Borabarjhar. The nearest railway station is Bhusandpur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khordha to Borabarjhar is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nayagarh to Borabarjhar is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Borabarjhar

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

Health Facilities in Borabarjhar

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

FAQs about Borabarjhar