Bariha - Nimapada, Puri

Bariha is a village situated in the Nimapada tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 33 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nimapada and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Uchhupur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bariha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bariha is 409063. The village covers a total geographical area of 23 hectares and falls under the 752045 pincode. Nimapada is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Bariha

According to the 2011 Census, Bariha village had a total population of 116 people, including 55 males and 61 females, living in 37 households. The sex ratio was 1,109 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.59%, with male literacy at 88.89% and female literacy at 82.46%.

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

Nearby Villages of Bariha

Bariha 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 Bariha

Bariha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bir Purushottampur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nimapada to Bariha is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Bariha is about 33 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bariha

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

Health Facilities in Bariha

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

FAQs about Bariha