Barda village, Dharmasala block | Pincode 755023

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Barda is a village in Dharmasala mandal, Jajapur district, Odisha, with a population of 794 across 152 households. It has a literacy rate of 62.2% and is located at coordinates 19.851°N, 81.439°E.

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Safala Behera

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LGD code: 401434
Pincode: 755023
Post office: Jenapur
Population: 794
Households: 152
Literacy rate: 62.2%
Sex ratio: 975 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 250
Distance to district centre: 440 km
Distance to mandal centre: 447 km
Distance to Bhubaneswar: 461 km
Distance to Hyderabad: 415 km
Nearest railway station: Antagarh · 41 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Hospital Pharasgaon · 21 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Barda compares

By population, Barda ranks #73 of 277 villages in Dharmasala mandal.

Literacy rate

62.2%

−8.7% vs mandal average

Barda: 62.2%
Dharmasala mandal: 70.9%
Jajapur district: 70.6%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

975

+14 vs mandal average

Barda: 975
Dharmasala mandal: 961

Household size

people per home

5.2

+0.5 vs mandal average

Barda: 5.2
Dharmasala mandal: 4.7

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

Barda at a glance

Barda is a village of 794 people in 152 households (Census 2011) in Dharmasala block, Jajapur district, Odisha, the 73rd-largest of 277 villages in Dharmasala block. Literacy is 62%, 9 points below the block average of 71% and the sex ratio is 975 women per 1,000 men. It lies 440 km from the Jajapur district centre, 41 km from Antagarh railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 755023, served by Jenapur post office; the LGD village code is 401434. The nearest hospital or health centre is Hospital Pharasgaon, 21 km away. The sarpanch is Safala Behera, and the village votes in Dhenkanal assembly constituency, represented by MLA Krushna Chandra Patra. The population is estimated at 936 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Barda · this village	794	62%	—
Jajga · Mainpat	2,961	43%	0 km N
Barima · Mainpat	2,115	31%	0 km N
Bandana · Mainpat	3,327	38%	0 km N
Barda · Similia	837	67%	0 km N
Paiga · Mainpat	1,239	26%	0 km N
Kulanar · Narayanpur	474	12%	2.3 km S

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Barda

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 14
Power hours (winter): 14
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 1
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: Yes
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: JAJAPUR
Distance to nearest town (km): 30
Distance to district HQ (km): 60
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 15
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Mahisara
Total area (ha): 285
Irrigated area (ha): 0
Forest area (ha): 7.44

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

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Key facts — Barda

LGD code: 401434
Pincode: 755023
Post office: Jenapur
Population (Census 2011): 794
Population (projected 2026): 936
Households: 152
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 975
Literacy rate: 62.2%
Coordinates: 19.85120°N, 81.43860°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Dhenkanal
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Dhenkanal
Member of Parliament: Rudra Narayan Pany
Member of Legislative Assembly: Krushna Chandra Patra
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: Safala Behera
Block / Mandal: Dharmasala

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 Jajapur district level

Then & Now

Barda — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

794

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

936

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

152

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Households · 2026

179

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: 794Census 2011
Households: 152Census 2011
Literacy rate: 62.2%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 975 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 9362026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 1792026 projection
Active job cards: —MGNREGA · district
HHs worked (FY): —MGNREGA · district
State electorate: 3,31,48,964ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 898NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 78.4%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 97.0%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 47.4%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 70.5%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 63.4%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 · Jajapur district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 23,63,679PMAY-G · 23,63,679 of 28,49,889 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Jajapur district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 1,51,341Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Jajapur 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.

Boundary & surroundings

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Getting there

How to reach Barda

Mandal centre

Dharmasala · ≈ 447 km

≈ 15 h 17 min by car · 18 h 9 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Jajapur · ≈ 440 km

≈ 15 h 4 min by car · 17 h 53 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Bhubaneswar461 kmcapital
Hyderabad415 km
Chennai763 km
Kolkata779 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationAntagarh41 km
Hospital / PHCHospital Pharasgaon21 km
ATM / bankState Bank of India21 km

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People often ask about Barda

What is the pincode of Barda?

The pincode of Barda, Dharmasala block, Jajapur district, Odisha is 755023. The post office is Jenapur.

Which post office delivers to Barda?

Mail for Barda is delivered through Jenapur post office, pincode 755023, in Dharmasala block, Jajapur district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Barda located?

Barda is a village in Dharmasala block of Jajapur district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Barda as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Barda village has a population of 794 across 152 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Barda?

The current sarpanch of Barda gram panchayat is Safala Behera.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Barda in?

Barda falls under the Dhenkanal Lok Sabha constituency (PC #9) of Odisha.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Barda in?

Barda falls under the Dhenkanal assembly constituency (AC #55) of Odisha.

What is the literacy rate in Barda?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Barda village is 62.2%.

What is the sex ratio in Barda?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Barda village is 975 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Barda?

12 schemes currently match residents of Barda, 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 Barda from Jajapur district centre?

Barda is approximately 440 km (straight-line) from the centre of Jajapur district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Barda?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Barda village is 401434.

How big is Barda compared to other villages in Dharmasala block?

Barda ranks 73 of 277 villages in Dharmasala block by Census 2011 population (794 residents).

How far is Barda from Bhubaneswar?

Barda is about 461 km from Bhubaneswar in a straight line (the state capital of Odisha); by road expect roughly 599 km.

How far is Barda from Hyderabad?

Barda is about 415 km from Hyderabad in a straight line; by road expect roughly 539 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Barda?

Antagarh is the nearest railway station to Barda, about 41 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 54 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Barda?

Hospital Pharasgaon is the nearest hospital or health centre to Barda, about 21 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 27 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Barda?

State Bank of India is the nearest ATM or bank to Barda, about 21 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 27 km.

Who is the MLA of Barda?

Barda falls under Dhenkanal assembly constituency (AC 55). The sitting MLA is Krushna Chandra Patra (BJP).

Who is the MP for Barda?

Barda is in Dhenkanal Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Rudra Narayan Pany (BJP).

What is the population of Barda in 2026?

Barda is estimated at 936 people in 2026, up about 18% from 794 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Barda 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; Barda in Jajapur district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Barda?

Safala Behera is the sarpanch of Barda gram panchayat, Dharmasala block. See the sarpanch list of Dharmasala block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)