Barilepta - Biramitrapur, Sundargarh

Barilepta is a village situated in the Biramitrapur tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 48 km from Bisra and around 152 km from Sundargarh. Barilepta village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barilepta is 384456. The village covers a total geographical area of 831 hectares and falls under the 770035 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Barilepta 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 Barilepta

As per Census 2011, Barilepta village has a total population of 2,047 people, consisting of 1,013 males and 1,034 females. The village has 439 households and a sex ratio of 1,020 females per 1,000 males. There are 296 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,143 literate and 904 illiterate residents. Additionally, 172 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,520 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,0471,0131,034
Child Population (0–6 yrs)296145151
Scheduled Castes (SC)1728389
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1,520750770
Literate Population1,143648495
Illiterate Population904365539

Nearby Villages of Barilepta

Barilepta 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)
GudgudaSouth-East1.78 km
RelaposhSouth2.46 km
GardaSouth-East2.99 km
SurudaNorth3.01 km
BaribedaEast3.24 km
ChikitiaSouth-East3.30 km
ChuanbahalWest3.93 km
TangarpaliSouth-East4.18 km
JoketaNorth-West4.55 km
BagdegaSouth-West4.62 km

Transport and Connectivity of Barilepta

Barilepta is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bangurkela, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Barilepta is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Barilepta is about 152 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barilepta

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

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

Health Facilities in Barilepta

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Barilepta

Where is Barilepta located?

Barilepta village is located in Biramitrapur Tehsil, Sundargarh district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Barilepta?

Barilepta is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Barilepta?

The pincode of Barilepta is 770035.

What is the population of Barilepta?

Barilepta has a total population of 2,047, including 1,013 males and 1,034 females.

How many households are there in Barilepta?

There are 439 households in Barilepta.

What is the literacy rate in Barilepta?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Barilepta is 55.84%. Male literacy is 63.97% and female literacy is 47.87%.