Barei - Gunupur, Rayagada

Barei is a village situated in the Gunupur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 23 km from Puttasing and around 103 km from Rayagada . Puttasing serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barei village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barei is 427173. The village covers a total geographical area of 219 hectares and falls under the 765022 pincode. Gunupur is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

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

Population of Barei

According to the 2011 Census, Barei village had a total population of 657 people, including 320 males and 337 females, living in 140 households. The sex ratio was 1,053 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 28.23%, with male literacy at 40.38% and female literacy at 16.61%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 653.

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

Nearby Villages of Barei

Barei 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 Barei

Barei is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Gunupur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 108.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gunupur to Barei is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Barei is about 103 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barei

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

Health Facilities in Barei

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

FAQs about Barei