Baranga village, Chhatrapur block | Pincode 761026

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LGD code: 412065
Pincode: 761026
Post office: Ganjam
Population: 1,086
Households: 228
Literacy rate: 63.1%
Sex ratio: 932 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 516
Distance to district centre: 40 km
Distance to mandal centre: 12 km
Distance to Bhubaneswar: 131 km
Distance to Kolkata: 495 km
Nearest railway station: Chatrapur · 9 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Police Hospital · 9 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Baranga compares

By population, Baranga ranks #31 of 59 villages in Chhatrapur mandal.

Literacy rate

63.1%

+3.7% vs mandal average

Baranga: 63.1%
Chhatrapur mandal: 59.4%
Ganjam district: 62.6%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

932

−64 vs mandal average

Baranga: 932
Chhatrapur mandal: 996

Household size

people per home

4.8

+0.1 vs mandal average

Baranga: 4.8
Chhatrapur mandal: 4.7

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Baranga at a glance

Baranga is a village of 1,086 people in 228 households (Census 2011) in Chhatrapur block, Ganjam district, Odisha, the 31st-largest of 59 villages in Chhatrapur block. Literacy is 63%, 4 points above the block average of 59% and the sex ratio is 932 women per 1,000 men. It lies 40 km from the Ganjam district centre, 9 km from Chatrapur railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 761026, served by Ganjam post office; the LGD village code is 412065. The nearest hospital or health centre is Police Hospital, 9 km away. The village votes in Hinjili assembly constituency, represented by MLA Naveen Patnaik. The population is estimated at 1,280 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Baranga · this village	1,086	63%	—
Baranga · Sainkul	1,491	50%	0 km N
Baranga · Tangi	125	84%	0 km N
Baranga · Derabish	193	86%	0 km N
Baranga · Astaranga	696	77%	0 km N
Baranga · Jashipur	49	65%	0 km N
Baranga · Rajkanika	445	78%	0 km N

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Baranga

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: Yes
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 15
Power hours (winter): 17
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: Yes
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: CHHATRAPUR
Distance to nearest town (km): 40
Distance to district HQ (km): 18
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 18
All-weather road: No
Gram panchayat (2011): Badamadhapur
Total area (ha): 211
Irrigated area (ha): 68.2
Forest area (ha): 7.4

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Baranga

LGD code: 412065
Pincode: 761026
Post office: Ganjam
Population (Census 2011): 1,086
Population (projected 2026): 1,280
Households: 228
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 932
Literacy rate: 63.1%
Coordinates: 19.44341°N, 84.96575°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Aska
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Hinjili
Member of Parliament: Anita Subhadarshini
Member of Legislative Assembly: Naveen Patnaik
Block / Mandal: Chhatrapur

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Ganjam district level

Then & Now

Baranga — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,086

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,280

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

228

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Households · 2026

269

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 1,086Census 2011
Households: 228Census 2011
Literacy rate: 63.1%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 932 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,2802026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 2692026 projection
Active job cards: 4,05,970MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 1,29,227MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 3,31,48,964ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 855NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 71.9%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 99.3%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 72.9%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 56.7%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 68.3%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Ganjam district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 23,63,679PMAY-G · 23,63,679 of 28,49,889 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Ganjam district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 1,51,341Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Ganjam district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Getting there

How to reach Baranga

Mandal centre

Chhatrapur · ≈ 12 km

≈ 25 min by car · 30 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Ganjam · ≈ 40 km

≈ 1 h 22 min by car · 1 h 37 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Bhubaneswar131 kmcapital
Kolkata495 km
Hyderabad721 km
Chennai867 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationChatrapur9 km
Bus stopHindula bus stop6 km
Hospital / PHCPolice Hospital9 km
ATM / bankPunjab National Bank2 km
Petrol pumpIndian Oil3 km
CollegeGovernment Chatrapur College11 km
Police stationRPF Chatrapur Outpost9 km

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Baranga

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🛕Siva TempurTemple2.3 km ↗

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September 2026

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Odisha Panchayat Election 2027 | Ground Report From Binjharpur, Jajpur

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Odisha rejects premature release plea of Hindutva man Dara Singh in Graham Staines murder case

Reported by Maktoob.

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Five minors among nine deaths by drowning in a day across Odisha

Reported by The New Indian Express.

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Odisha Panchayat Election 2027 | Ground Report From Binjharpur, Jajpur
Kanak News Odisha2 days ago
Odisha rejects premature release plea of Hindutva man Dara Singh in Graham Staines murder case
Maktoob2 days ago
Five minors among nine deaths by drowning in a day across Odisha
The New Indian Express2 days ago
Odisha tribal woman’s last rites delayed for two days over alleged religious conversion
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People often ask about Baranga

What is the pincode of Baranga?

The pincode of Baranga, Chhatrapur block, Ganjam district, Odisha is 761026. The post office is Ganjam.

Which post office delivers to Baranga?

Mail for Baranga is delivered through Ganjam post office, pincode 761026, in Chhatrapur block, Ganjam district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Baranga located?

Baranga is a village in Chhatrapur block of Ganjam district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Baranga as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Baranga village has a population of 1,086 across 228 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Baranga in?

Baranga falls under the Aska Lok Sabha constituency (PC #19) of Odisha.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Baranga in?

Baranga falls under the Hinjili assembly constituency (AC #131) of Odisha.

What is the literacy rate in Baranga?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Baranga village is 63.1%.

What is the sex ratio in Baranga?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Baranga village is 932 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Baranga?

12 schemes currently match residents of Baranga, including KALIA - Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income Augmentation, Madhu Babu Pension Yojana (MBPY), Mission Shakti - Odisha SHG Programme. Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Baranga from Ganjam district centre?

Baranga is approximately 40 km (straight-line) from the centre of Ganjam district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Baranga?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Baranga village is 412065.

How big is Baranga compared to other villages in Chhatrapur block?

Baranga ranks 31 of 59 villages in Chhatrapur block by Census 2011 population (1,086 residents).

How far is Baranga from Bhubaneswar?

Baranga is about 131 km from Bhubaneswar in a straight line (the state capital of Odisha); by road expect roughly 170 km.

How far is Baranga from Kolkata?

Baranga is about 495 km from Kolkata in a straight line; by road expect roughly 644 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Baranga?

Chatrapur is the nearest railway station to Baranga, about 9 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 12 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Baranga?

Hindula bus stop is the nearest bus stop to Baranga, about 6 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 7 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Baranga?

Police Hospital is the nearest hospital or health centre to Baranga, about 9 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 12 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Baranga?

Punjab National Bank is the nearest ATM or bank to Baranga, about 2 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 3 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Baranga?

Indian Oil is the nearest petrol pump to Baranga, about 3 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 4 km.

Who is the MLA of Baranga?

Baranga falls under Hinjili assembly constituency (AC 131). The sitting MLA is Naveen Patnaik (BJD).

Who is the MP for Baranga?

Baranga is in Aska Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Anita Subhadarshini (BJP).

What is the population of Baranga in 2026?

Baranga is estimated at 1,280 people in 2026, up about 18% from 1,086 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Baranga in?

Odisha falls in the Eastern Plateau and Hills zone (rice, millets, pulses; rain-fed) and the East Coast Plains and Hills zone (rice, coconut, sugarcane, cashew) of the ICAR classification; Baranga in Ganjam district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-19
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)