Baraigada - Biramitrapur, Sundargarh

Baraigada is a village situated in the Biramitrapur tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 48 km from Hatibari and around 162 km from Sundargarh. Ankurpali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baraigada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baraigada is 384435. The village covers a total geographical area of 242 hectares and falls under the 770046 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

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

Population of Baraigada

According to the 2011 Census, Baraigada village had a total population of 826 people, including 412 males and 414 females, living in 173 households. The sex ratio was 1,005 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.28%, with male literacy at 73.43% and female literacy at 53.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 128, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 253.

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

Nearby Villages of Baraigada

Baraigada 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 Baraigada

Baraigada is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bangurkela, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Baraigada is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Baraigada is about 162 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baraigada

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

Health Facilities in Baraigada

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

FAQs about Baraigada