Barab - Bamara, Sambalpur

Barab is a village situated in the Bamara tehsil of Sambalpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from Govindpur and around 110 km from Sambalpur. Kutarimal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barab village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barab is 381306. The village covers a total geographical area of 175 hectares and falls under the 768221 pincode. Rajagangapur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Barab

According to the 2011 Census, Barab village had a total population of 912 people, including 465 males and 447 females, living in 233 households. The sex ratio was 961 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.13%, with male literacy at 76.72% and female literacy at 57.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 198, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 442.

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

Nearby Villages of Barab

Barab 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 Barab

Public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the Barab. The nearest railway station is Tangarmunda, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajagangapur to Barab is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sambalpur to Barab is about 110 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barab

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

Health Facilities in Barab

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

FAQs about Barab