Barala - Satyabadi, Puri

Barala is a village situated in the Satyabadi tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Satyabadi and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Kodua serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barala is 409646. The village covers a total geographical area of 135 hectares and falls under the 752046 pincode. Puri is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Barala

As per Census 2011, Barala village has a total population of 1,531 people, consisting of 786 males and 745 females. The village has 306 households and a sex ratio of 947 females per 1,000 males. There are 168 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,198 literate and 333 illiterate residents. Additionally, 178 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Barala

Barala 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 Barala

Barala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bir Purushottampur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puri to Barala is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Barala is about 28 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 Barala

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

Health Facilities in Barala

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

FAQs about Barala