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

As per Census 2011, Bardakata village has a total population of 1,009 people, consisting of 542 males and 467 females. The village has 246 households and a sex ratio of 861 females per 1,000 males. There are 132 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 585 literate and 424 illiterate residents. Additionally, 184 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 341 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,009542467
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1327161
Scheduled Castes (SC)1849787
Scheduled Tribes (ST)341186155
Literate Population585371214
Illiterate Population424171253

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
PurastampoliSouth1.43 km
RijumundaSouth-East1.60 km
MendilipaliSouth-West1.80 km
Burbuda JungleNorth-East2.20 km
ChingranaliNorth2.51 km
AsurnaliNorth-East2.86 km
LuturpankaWest2.93 km
BhutiapaliSouth-West3.01 km
KusadadarjungleEast3.07 km
KusadadarNorth-East3.15 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Bardakata

Where is Bardakata located?

Bardakata village is located in Biramaharajpur Tehsil, Sonepur district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bardakata?

The Gram Panchayat of Bardakata is Khandahata.

What is the pincode of Bardakata?

The pincode of Bardakata is 767018.

What is the population of Bardakata?

Bardakata has a total population of 1,009, including 542 males and 467 females.

How many households are there in Bardakata?

There are 246 households in Bardakata.

What is the literacy rate in Bardakata?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bardakata is 57.98%. Male literacy is 68.45% and female literacy is 45.82%.