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Best Places to Visit & Things To Do in Baranga, Patrapur, Odisha [Updated-2026]

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April 2, 2026

Best Places to Visit & Things To Do in Baranga, Patrapur, Odisha [Updated-2026]

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about Baranga village in the Patrapur block (Jarada tehsil) of Ganjam district, Odisha.

Baranga is a village that serves as its own Gram Panchayat, making it a local administrative center for several surrounding villages in the Patrapur area .

📌 Overview & Quick Facts

Feature	Details
Village Name	Baranga (ବାରଂଗ)
Gram Panchayat	Baranga (the village governs itself)
Block / Tehsil	Patrapur Block / Jarada Tehsil
District	Ganjam, Odisha
Pin Code	761006
Post Office	Jayantipur
Telephone Code	06814
Total Population (2011 Census)	1,517 people
Total Households (2011)	408
Geographical Area	396 hectares
Elevation	18 meters above sea level
Nearest Town	Brahmapur (Berhampur), approximately 50 km away

📋 Administration & Location

Administrative Role: Baranga is a Gram Panchayat that administers a total of 7 villages . These villages include:
- Baranga (main village)
- Gopalpalli
- Lanka
- Parbatipur
- Pitambarpur
- Polanki
- Santospur
Block & District Administration: The panchayat works under the Patrapur Community Development Block . Baranga is situated within the Jarada Tehsil (Sub-District) .
Political Representation: The village falls under the Chikiti Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Berhampur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency .
Location Details: Baranga is situated approximately 60-66 km from the district headquarters at Chhatrapur, about 43 km from the sub-district headquarters at Jarada, and approximately 218 km from the state capital Bhubaneswar . The village is located close to the Andhra Pradesh border (near Srikakulam district) and is near the Bay of Bengal, resulting in humidity in the weather .
Nearby Villages: Jayantipur (3 km), Khamarigam (4 km), Gudipadar (5 km), Brahman Nuagam (5 km), and Samantiapalli (6 km) are the nearby villages to Baranga .
Nearby Cities: Ichchapuram, Berhampur, Brahmapur, and Hinjilicut are the nearby cities to Baranga .

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Population & Demographics (2011 Census)

Baranga has a total population of 1,517, with a higher female population and a literacy rate of approximately 51.35% . The detailed demographics are as follows:

Particulars	Total	Male	Female
Total Population	1,517	686	831
Female Population %	–	45.2%	54.8%
Child Population (0-6 yrs)	146	81	65
Scheduled Castes (SC)	161 (10.6%)	73	88
Scheduled Tribes (ST)	5 (0.3%)	3	2
Literacy Rate	51.35%	58.60%	45.37%
Literate Population	779	402	377
Illiterate Population	738	284	454
Working Population	575 (37.9%)	360	215

The village has a higher female population with 831 females compared to 686 males . The sex ratio is 1212 females per 1000 males, which is significantly above the national average . The female literacy rate is notably lower than the male literacy rate, indicating a gender gap in education . The Scheduled Caste (SC) population forms a substantial portion at 10.6% of the total population .

Languages Spoken: Oriya is the local language, along with Hindi and Telugu due to the village’s proximity to the Andhra Pradesh border .

🏫 Infrastructure & Amenities

Baranga has several essential facilities available within the village, though some advanced services are located in nearby towns.

Educational Facilities

Baranga has a well-established Upper Primary School named Baranga U.P.S. . The school details are as follows:

Facility Type	Availability	Details
Pre-Primary School	❌ Not Available	Not available in the village
Primary School	✅ Available	2 government primary schools available
Middle School	✅ Available	Government middle school available
Secondary School	✅ Available	Government secondary school available
Senior Secondary School	✅ Available	Government senior secondary school available
Arts & Science Degree College	✅ Available	Government degree college available in the village

Notable School:

Baranga U.P.S. : Address – Baranga, Patrapur, Ganjam, Odisha. PIN-761006, Post – Jayantipur

Healthcare Facilities

Facility Type	Availability	Details
Community Health Centre (CHC)	❌ Not Available	More than 10 km away
Primary Health Centre (PHC)	⚠️ Limited	Available 5-10 km away
Primary Health Sub-Centre	✅ Available	Available with 0 doctors and 2 paramedical staff
Maternity & Child Welfare Centre	❌ Not Available	More than 10 km away
Allopathic Hospital	✅ Available	Less than 5 km away
Dispensary	✅ Available	Less than 5 km away
Veterinary Hospital	❌ Not Available	More than 10 km away

Nearby Health Centers:

Patapur PHC(N) : Near Biswasray Science College
Berhempur ZD : Aska Road

Banking & Financial Services

Service Type	Availability	Details
Bank	⚠️ Limited	Nearest bank in Patrapur
ATM	⚠️ Limited	Nearest ATM in Patrapur (approx. 8.1 km away – SBI ATM)

Transportation

Facility Type	Availability	Details
Public Bus Service	⚠️ Limited	Available within 5-10 km distance
Private Bus Service	✅ Available	Available within the village
Railway Station	⚠️ Limited	Available within 10+ km distance
Nearest Railway Station	Jhadupudi	Very nearby railway station to Baranga
All-Weather Road	✅ Available	Approachable by all-weather roads
National Highway	✅ Available	Within less than 5 km

Nearby Bus Stops:

Samantiapalli Bus Stop : Haladiapadar, Odisha – 5.8 km
Rail Way Gate Bustand : Loddaputti, Andhra Pradesh – 10.1 km

Drinking Water & Sanitation

Source	Availability
Treated Tap Water	✅ Available (all year round, including summer)
Uncovered Well	✅ Available
Hand Pump	✅ Available
Tube Wells/Boreholes	✅ Available
Garbage Collection System	❌ Not Available
Drainage System	No drainage system available

Other Amenities

Facility Type	Availability	Details
Electricity Supply	✅ Available	Available
Mobile Coverage	✅ Available	Available in the village
Internet Centre	❌ Not Available	No facility within 10 km
Cinema Theatre	⚠️ Limited	Poorna Theater in Ichchapuram (12.7 km), Chikiti CinemaHall (17.2 km)
Temples	✅ Available	Chintamani Temple (1.6 km), Ellamma Temple (2.3 km)

🌾 Agriculture & Economy

Agriculture is the main occupation in Baranga. Key agricultural details include:

Main Crops: Paddy, Pulses
Total Sown/Agricultural Area: 194.35 hectares
Un-irrigated Area: 194.35 hectares (all agricultural area is un-irrigated)
Non-Agricultural Area: 88.35 hectares
Permanent Pastures/Grazing Lands: 0.99 hectares
Miscellaneous Tree Crops: 55.64 hectares
Current Fallow Area: 40.74 hectares

Commodities Market: The nearest market/mandi for commodity prices is in Digapahandi .

📈 Development & Government Schemes

Baranga has been assessed under the Mission Antyodaya program, which measures village development across multiple parameters. The village scores are as follows :

Village Name	Mission Antyodaya Score (2019)
Baranga	41.0
Gopalpalli	36.0
Lanka	26.5
Parbatipur	23.5
Pitambarpur	21.0
Polanki	0
Santospur	30.0

Note: Baranga has the highest Mission Antyodaya score among all villages in the panchayat, indicating it is the most developed in terms of infrastructure and service delivery .

📈 Population Projections

The population of Baranga is projected to grow steadily in the coming years. Estimates suggest the population may reach approximately 1,766 by 2036, with an average annual growth rate of 0.44% .

Year	Estimated Population	Estimated Male	Estimated Female
2026	1,700	765	937
2027	1,708	768	941
2028	1,716	771	945
2029	1,724	774	949
2030	1,732	777	953
2031	1,738	780	956
2032	1,744	782	960
2033	1,749	784	963
2034	1,755	786	967
2035	1,760	788	970
2036	1,766	791	977

🎉 Culture & Politics

Major Political Party: BJD is the major political party in this area .
Presiding Deity: Not specified in available sources, but nearby temples include Chintamani Temple (1.6 km) and Ellamma Temple (2.3 km) .

Polling Stations / Booths near Baranga :

Bheipadar Ps
Samantiapali Ps (e)
Samantarapur P.s
Rampa (w) Ps
Puhundi Ps

📝 Summary

Baranga is a village that serves as an important Gram Panchayat headquarters in the Patrapur block. With a population of 1,517 and 408 households, it has a significantly higher female population (sex ratio of 1212) and basic educational infrastructure including primary, middle, secondary, and senior secondary schools, as well as a degree college within the village.

The village faces challenges with low female literacy (45.37% compared to male literacy of 58.60%), limited healthcare facilities (nearest PHC 5-10 km away), and no drainage or garbage collection system. However, treated tap water is available year-round, private bus services are available, and all-weather roads connect the village.

The village has a Mission Antyodaya score of 41.0 (2019), the highest among villages in its panchayat. It is located close to the Andhra Pradesh border, with Brahmapur (Berhampur) being the nearest major city at approximately 50 km away. The primary language spoken is Oriya, along with Hindi and Telugu due to the border proximity .