Baragada - Pipili, Puri

Baragada is a village situated in the Pipili tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pipili and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Kulasekharapatana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baragada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baragada is 408785. The village covers a total geographical area of 74 hectares and falls under the 752104 pincode. Pipili is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Baragada

According to the 2011 Census, Baragada village had a total population of 541 people, including 273 males and 268 females, living in 112 households. The sex ratio was 982 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 91.29%, with male literacy at 97.47% and female literacy at 85.31%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 99.

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

Nearby Villages of Baragada

Baragada 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 Baragada

Public transport in the Baragada is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jenapur Ph, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 16.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pipili to Baragada is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Baragada is about 32 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 Baragada

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

Health Facilities in Baragada

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

FAQs about Baragada