Bardakata - Biramaharajpur, Sonepur

Bardakata is a village situated in the Biramaharajpur tehsil of Sonepur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from Subalaya and around 40 km from Subarnapur. Khandahata serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bardakata village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bardakata is 419456. The village covers a total geographical area of 428 hectares and falls under the 767018 pincode. Sonapur is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

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

Population of Bardakata

According to the 2011 Census, Bardakata village had a total population of 1,009 people, including 542 males and 467 females, living in 246 households. The sex ratio was 862 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.70%, with male literacy at 78.77% and female literacy at 52.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 184, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 341.

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

Nearby Villages of Bardakata

Bardakata 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 Bardakata

Bardakata is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Charmal, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonapur to Bardakata is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Subarnapur to Bardakata is about 40 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 Bardakata

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

Health Facilities in Bardakata

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

FAQs about Bardakata