Barajanga - Astaranga, Puri

Barajanga is a village situated in the Astaranga tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Astaranga and around 74 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Manduki serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barajanga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barajanga is 409258. The village covers a total geographical area of 43 hectares and falls under the 752109 pincode. Nimapada is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

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

Population of Barajanga

According to the 2011 Census, Barajanga village had a total population of 197 people, including 98 males and 99 females, living in 44 households. The sex ratio was 1,010 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.63%, with male literacy at 77.11% and female literacy at 58.89%.

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

Nearby Villages of Barajanga

Barajanga 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 Barajanga

Barajanga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jhankad Sarala Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nimapada to Barajanga is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Barajanga is about 74 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barajanga

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

Health Facilities in Barajanga

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

FAQs about Barajanga