Baraja village, Pottangi block | Pincode 764039

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

DEBAKI GOND

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LGD code: 430077
Pincode: 764039
Post office: Pottangi
Population: 3,049
Households: 638
Literacy rate: 21.7%
Sex ratio: 1011 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 1,628
Distance to district centre: 40 km
Distance to mandal centre: 3 km
Distance to Bhubaneswar: 363 km
Distance to Hyderabad: 486 km
Nearest railway station: Araku · 20 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Nirmala Hospital · 20 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Baraja compares

By population, Baraja ranks #3 of 100 villages in Pottangi mandal.

Literacy rate

21.7%

−7.5% vs mandal average

Baraja: 21.7%
Pottangi mandal: 29.2%
Koraput district: 41.2%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,011

−12 vs mandal average

Baraja: 1,011
Pottangi mandal: 1,023

Household size

people per home

4.8

+0.5 vs mandal average

Baraja: 4.8
Pottangi mandal: 4.3

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

Baraja at a glance

Baraja is a village of 3,049 people in 638 households (Census 2011) in Pottangi block, Koraput district, Odisha, the 3rd-largest of 100 villages in Pottangi block. Literacy is 22%, 8 points below the block average of 29% and the sex ratio is 1,011 women per 1,000 men. It lies 40 km from the Koraput district centre, 37 km from Ramabhadrapuram, the nearest town, 20 km from Araku railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 764039, served by Pottangi post office; the LGD village code is 430077. The nearest hospital or health centre is Nirmala Hospital, 20 km away. The sarpanch is DEBAKI GOND, and the village votes in Pottangi assembly constituency, represented by MLA Rama Chandra Kadam. The population is estimated at 3,595 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Baraja · this village	3,049	22%	—
Sorada · Pottangi	1,548	10%	0 km N
Dabaguntha · Pottangi	78	4%	1.4 km NW
Setrai · Pottangi	265	22%	1.4 km E
Telrai · Pottangi	237	37%	1.4 km E
Gunjipadu · Pottangi	133	20%	1.7 km N
Bituguda · Pottangi	281	26%	1.7 km NE

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Baraja

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): 13
Power hours (winter): 20
Primary school: 3
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: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: Yes
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: JEYPUR
Distance to nearest town (km): 40
Distance to district HQ (km): 64
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 16
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Chandaka
Total area (ha): 928
Irrigated area (ha): 0
Forest area (ha): 16.16

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

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Key facts — Baraja

LGD code: 430077
Pincode: 764039
Post office: Pottangi
Population (Census 2011): 3,049
Population (projected 2026): 3,595
Households: 638
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1011
Literacy rate: 21.7%
Coordinates: 18.50460°N, 82.92542°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Koraput
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Pottangi
Member of Parliament: Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka
Member of Legislative Assembly: Rama Chandra Kadam
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: DEBAKI GOND
Block / Mandal: Pottangi

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 Koraput district level

Then & Now

Baraja — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

3,049

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

3,595

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

638

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

752

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: 3,049Census 2011
Households: 638Census 2011
Literacy rate: 21.7%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1011 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 3,5952026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 7522026 projection
Active job cards: 2,21,868MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 1,21,626MGNREGA · 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: 1,014NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 41.7%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 96.2%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 39.4%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 98.0%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 58.2%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 · Koraput district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 23,63,679PMAY-G · 23,63,679 of 28,49,889 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Koraput district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 1,51,341Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Koraput 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 Baraja

Mandal centre

Pottangi · ≈ 2.8 km

≈ 6 min by car · 7 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Koraput · ≈ 40 km

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

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Nearest town · 10,962 people

Ramabhadrapuram · ≈ 37 km

≈ 1 h 17 min by car · 1 h 31 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Bhubaneswar363 kmcapital
Hyderabad486 km
Chennai666 km
Kolkata725 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationAraku20 km
Bus stopDalaivalasa Bus Stop18 km
Hospital / PHCNirmala Hospital20 km
ATM / bankState Bank of India20 km
Petrol pumpIndian Oil20 km
CollegeRaja college ground46 km
Police stationRamabhadrapuram Police station38 km

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What is the pincode of Baraja?

The pincode of Baraja, Pottangi block, Koraput district, Odisha is 764039. The post office is Pottangi.

Which post office delivers to Baraja?

Mail for Baraja is delivered through Pottangi post office, pincode 764039, in Pottangi block, Koraput district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Baraja located?

Baraja is a village in Pottangi block of Koraput district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Baraja as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Baraja village has a population of 3,049 across 638 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Baraja?

The current sarpanch of Baraja gram panchayat is DEBAKI GOND.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Baraja in?

Baraja falls under the Koraput Lok Sabha constituency (PC #21) of Odisha.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Baraja in?

Baraja falls under the Pottangi assembly constituency (AC #145) of Odisha.

What is the literacy rate in Baraja?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Baraja village is 21.7%.

What is the sex ratio in Baraja?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Baraja village is 1011 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Baraja?

12 schemes currently match residents of Baraja, 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 Baraja from Koraput district centre?

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

What is the LGD code of Baraja?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Baraja village is 430077.

Which is the nearest town to Baraja?

Ramabhadrapuram (population 10,962, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 37 km from Baraja in a straight line.

How big is Baraja compared to other villages in Pottangi block?

Baraja ranks 3 of 100 villages in Pottangi block by Census 2011 population (3,049 residents).

How far is Baraja from Bhubaneswar?

Baraja is about 363 km from Bhubaneswar in a straight line (the state capital of Odisha); by road expect roughly 473 km.

How far is Baraja from Hyderabad?

Baraja is about 486 km from Hyderabad in a straight line; by road expect roughly 631 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Baraja?

Araku is the nearest railway station to Baraja, about 20 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 26 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Baraja?

Dalaivalasa Bus Stop is the nearest bus stop to Baraja, about 18 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 24 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Baraja?

Nirmala Hospital is the nearest hospital or health centre to Baraja, about 20 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 26 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Baraja?

State Bank of India is the nearest ATM or bank to Baraja, about 20 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 26 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Baraja?

Indian Oil is the nearest petrol pump to Baraja, about 20 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 26 km.

Who is the MLA of Baraja?

Baraja falls under Pottangi assembly constituency (AC 145). The sitting MLA is Rama Chandra Kadam (INC).

Who is the MP for Baraja?

Baraja is in Koraput Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka (INC).

What is the population of Baraja in 2026?

Baraja is estimated at 3,595 people in 2026, up about 18% from 3,049 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

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

Who is the sarpanch of Baraja?

DEBAKI GOND is the sarpanch of Baraja gram panchayat, Pottangi block. See the sarpanch list of Pottangi 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, 2026-05-14
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-10
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)