Barab
Barab is a revenue village in Bamara tehsil, Sambalpur district, Odisha. It had a population of 912 in 233 households (Census 2011).
912 souls. 233 homes.
Bamara tehsil, Sambalpur district, Odisha.
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Barab today
- Bhindi(Ladies Finger)₹2,460Sahaspur APMC · 27 Oct 2026
- Brinjal₹1,500Rairakhol APMC · 27 Oct 2026
- Onion₹4,200Rairakhol APMC · 27 Oct 2026
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Barab is a village in Bamara tehsil, Sambalpur district, Odisha. At the 2011 Census it had 912 people in 233 households, with a literacy rate of 67.1%. It is administered by the Kutarimal gram panchayat. Its postal pincode is 768221.
Gram panchayat
Barab is in the Kutarimal gram panchayat.
Other villages in Kutarimal
- Burubuda
- Kutarimal
- Lolobira
- Raghunathpali
- Sanphiringibahal
- Tataranga
- Raghunathpali
- Ghumudumal
- Marahapada
- Jogimunda
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Barab compares
By population, Barab ranks #29 of 134 inhabited villages in Bamara tehsil.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
What Barab had in Census 2011
- Primary school Available · 1 in the village
- Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest within 5 km
- Treated tap water Not available
- All-weather road Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Public bus service Not available · nearest within 5 km
- Power for homes Available
- Commercial bank Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Mobile phone coverage Available
Census 2011 Village Directory — conditions may have changed since.
Barab at a glance
Barab is a village of 912 people in 233 households (Census 2011) in Bamara tehsil, Sambalpur district, Odisha, the 29th of 134 inhabited villages in Bamara tehsil by population. Literacy is 67.1%, 2.6 points below the tehsil figure of 69.7%, and the sex ratio is 961 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 768221; the LGD village code is 381306.
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Key facts — Barab
Villages sharing pincode 768221
Other villages in Bamara tehsil
View all 135 →- Govindapur (Unit-I)
- Dumermunda Bad (Govindapur Unit -II)
- Kabribahal
- Pindapathar
- Uchkapat
- Dehuripada
- Kinabaga
- Sagara
- Bamphei
- Kesaibahal
- Gurla
- Jarabaga
- Kechhupani
- Garposh
- Burubuda
- Rabga
- Nuadihi
- Turei
- Bandhakani
- Dangajore
- Gardega
- Rangiatikira
- Salohi
- Niktimal (Parimunda)
- Mahapatrabalanda
- Dalkibahal
- Dangajore
- Haripada
- Bihabali
- Sankobahal
- Manapali
- Badapada
Population, education & work
- Population
- 912Census 2011
- Male / female
- 465 / 447
- Households
- 233
- People per home
- 3.9
- Literacy rate
- 67.1%literates ÷ people aged 7+
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Barab on the map
The pin is an approximate location, within about 8 km, from India Post PIN code data — not the exact site of Barab. Exact coordinates come from OpenStreetMap once the village is mapped there.
Barab · 22.0608° N, 84.3145° E
Electoral profile
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Government jobs near Barab
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Essential services & places near Barab
Barab isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Bamara tehsil, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices470 in Sambalpur district
Post office
Post office
Post office
Post office
Post office
Post office
Hospitals & clinics131 in Sambalpur district
Schools & anganwadis11 in Sambalpur district
Colleges & universities8 in Sambalpur district
Police & fire stations1 in Sambalpur district
Revenue & panchayat offices2 in Sambalpur district
Government offices2 in Sambalpur district
Temples29 in Sambalpur district
Churches3 in Sambalpur district
Mosques1 in Sambalpur district
Other places of worship3 in Sambalpur district
Transport67 in Sambalpur district
Agriculture services3 in Sambalpur district
Community places11 in Sambalpur district
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People often ask about Barab
Where is Barab located?
Barab is a village in Bamara tehsil of Sambalpur district, Odisha, India.
Which district is Barab in?
Barab is in Sambalpur district of Odisha.
Which gram panchayat does Barab belong to?
Barab comes under the Kutarimal gram panchayat.
What is the pincode of Barab?
The pincode of Barab, Bamara, Sambalpur is 768221.
What is the population of Barab?
As per the 2011 Census, Barab had a population of 912 (465 males and 447 females).
How many households are there in Barab?
Barab had 233 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the literacy rate of Barab?
The literacy rate of Barab was 67.1% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Barab?
Barab had 961 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
What is the LGD code of Barab?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Barab is 381306 and its Census 2011 village code is 381306.
Which villages are near Barab?
Villages near Barab include Bargaon (about 12 km), Dharuadihi (about 13 km), Laikera (about 22 km), Karamdihi (about 24 km), Kutra (about 24 km).
Answers are built from the village's official records (LGD, Census 2011, Election Commission data). If something is wrong, verified residents can correct it after claiming.
- Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
- Village directory: Local Government Directory, record as of 2026-10-21
- Pincode: LGD village–pincode mapping and India Post
- Weather: Open-Meteo, live model estimate
- Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
- Sarpanch: shown only from an official state election record (none connected yet)
What do you need to find near Barab?
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Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 8 Oct 2026): El Niño Advisory
There is no El Niño forecast for individual villages. El Niño is a pattern in the Pacific Ocean; how much it changes rainfall here also depends on other conditions, and it does not mean drought everywhere.
Local rainfall estimates are not available yet.
Long-term district average for October: 58.2 mm (IMD normal, 1951–2000)
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District climate page →Latest reports from markets in Sambalpur district, within the last 14 days.
Latest reports up to 27 Oct 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhindi(Ladies Finger) | Sahaspur APMC | 2,400 | 2,520 | 2,460 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Bhindi(Ladies Finger) · Bhindi | Rairakhol APMC | 3,500 | 4,000 | 3,800 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Brinjal · Brinjal | Rairakhol APMC | 1,200 | 1,800 | 1,500 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Onion · Onion | Rairakhol APMC | 4,000 | 4,500 | 4,200 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Potato · Potato | Rairakhol APMC | 1,200 | 1,500 | 1,400 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Pumpkin | Sahaspur APMC | 750 | 770 | 760 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Raddish | Sahaspur APMC | 1,700 | 1,800 | 1,750 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Tomato · Hybrid | Rairakhol APMC | 2,000 | 2,500 | 2,200 | 27 Oct 2026 |
Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →
These are wholesale mandi (APMC) prices in ₹ per quintal as reported to AGMARKNET — not the retail price in Barab's shops.
Distances are approximate (India Post PIN code data).
All villages near Barab →Compare Barab with… →All villages in Bamara →Helplines
- Emergency (police, fire, ambulance)112Ministry of Home Affairs (ERSS)
- Women helpline181Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Child helpline1098Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Cyber crime helpline1930Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (MHA)
- Kisan Call Centre1800-180-1551Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Official services
- PM-Kisan status ↗
- Ration card (NFSA) ↗
- MGNREGA job card & wages ↗
- PMAY-Gramin housing ↗
- Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗
- DigiLocker ↗
- myScheme scheme finder ↗
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Schemes worth checking
- PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi ↗ · Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Income support of ₹6,000 a year, paid in three equal instalments, to land-holding farmer families.
- Mahatma Gandhi NREGA ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
At least 100 days of guaranteed wage employment a year for rural households whose adults volunteer for unskilled manual work.
- PMAY-Gramin ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
Assistance to build a house for eligible rural households.
- Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗ · National Health Authority
Health cover for hospital treatment for eligible families.
- National Food Security Act (ration) ↗ · Department of Food & Public Distribution
Subsidised food grains through the public distribution system for eligible households.
- National Social Assistance Programme (pensions) ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
Old-age pension for BPL persons aged 60 and above: ₹200 a month up to age 79 and ₹500 after; widow and disability pensions too.
- PM Shram Yogi Maandhan ↗ · Ministry of Labour & Employment
Assured pension of ₹3,000 a month at age 60 for unorganised workers who join and contribute.
- Jan Suraksha (APY, PMJJBY, PMSBY) ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Atal Pension Yojana and low-cost life and accident insurance schemes, opened through your bank.
- Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Loans up to ₹10 lakh for non-farm small and micro enterprises (₹20 lakh after repaying an earlier Tarun loan).
- Stand-Up India ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Bank loans between ₹10 lakh and ₹1 crore for SC/ST and women entrepreneurs setting up a new enterprise.
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