Barakhandia - Bamara, Sambalpur

Barakhandia is a village situated in the Bamara tehsil of Sambalpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 46 km from Mahulpalli and around 104 km from Sambalpur. Babuniktimal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barakhandia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barakhandia is 381376. The village covers a total geographical area of 190 hectares and falls under the 768228 pincode. Kochinda is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.

Barakhandia 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 Barakhandia

According to the 2011 Census, Barakhandia village had a total population of 384 people, including 196 males and 188 females, living in 98 households. The sex ratio was 959 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.67%, with male literacy at 69.32% and female literacy at 47.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 41, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 289.

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

Nearby Villages of Barakhandia

Barakhandia 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 Barakhandia

Barakhandia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tangarmunda, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kochinda to Barakhandia is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sambalpur to Barakhandia is about 104 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barakhandia

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

Health Facilities in Barakhandia

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

FAQs about Barakhandia