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{{Infobox settlement | {{Infobox settlement | ||
| name = Barbil | | name = Barbil | ||
| native_name = | | native_name = Badabil | ||
| native_name_lang = or | | native_name_lang = or | ||
| other_name = | | other_name = | ||
| nickname = | | nickname = | ||
| settlement_type = | | settlement_type = Town | ||
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| coordinates = {{coord|22.12|N|85.40|E|display=inline,title}} | | coordinates = {{coord|22.12|N|85.40|E|display=inline,title}} | ||
| subdivision_type = Country | | subdivision_type = Country | ||
| subdivision_name = | | subdivision_name = India | ||
| subdivision_type1 = [[States and territories of India|State]] | | subdivision_type1 = [[States and territories of India|State]] | ||
| subdivision_name1 = [[Odisha]] | | subdivision_name1 = [[Odisha]] | ||
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| established_date = | | established_date = | ||
| founder = | | founder = | ||
| named_for = | | named_for = '''Barbil''' | ||
| government_type = | | government_type = Municipality | ||
| governing_body = | | governing_body = | ||
| unit_pref = Metric | | unit_pref = Metric | ||
| area_footnotes = | | area_footnotes = | ||
| area_rank = | | area_rank = | ||
| area_total_km2 = | | area_total_km2 = 165 | ||
| elevation_footnotes = | | elevation_footnotes = | ||
| elevation_m = | | elevation_m = 1077 | ||
| population_total = | | population_total = 300000 | ||
| population_as_of = 2017 | | population_as_of = 2017 | ||
| population_rank = | | population_rank = 15th | ||
| population_density_km2 = | | population_density_km2 = 1978 | ||
| population_demonym = | | population_demonym = | ||
| population_footnotes = | | population_footnotes = | ||
| demographics_type1 = Languages | | demographics_type1 = Languages| | ||
| demographics1_title1 = Official | | demographics1_title1 = Official | ||
| demographics1_info1 = [[Odia language|Odia]] | | demographics1_info1 = [[Odia language|Odia]] | ||
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| area_code_type = Telephone code | | area_code_type = Telephone code | ||
| area_code = 06767 | | area_code = 06767 | ||
| registration_plate = OD 09 | | registration_plate = OD-09 | ||
| blank1_name_sec1 = [[Human sex ratio|Sex ratio]] | | blank1_name_sec1 = [[Human sex ratio|Sex ratio]] | ||
| blank1_info_sec1 = | | blank1_info_sec1 = 967 [[male|♂]]/[[female|♀]] | ||
| website = {{URL|odisha.gov.in}} | | website = {{URL|odisha.gov.in}} | ||
| footnotes = | | footnotes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Barbil''' is a | '''Barbil''' is a town and a [[Municipal council (India)|Municipal Council]] in the [[Kendujhar district]] (also known as Iron Town) of the state of [[Odisha]], India. The region around Barbil has one of the largest deposits of iron ore and manganese ore in the world. It is a major source of revenue generation for both the central and the state governments. | ||
According to sources, 45% to 48% ST and SCs are living here.<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://www.orissapost.com/govt-to-develop-joda-barbil-as-model-towns/|title = Govt to develop Joda, Barbil as model towns|date = 21 July 2018}}</ref> It is a fifth scheduled area under the constitution of India.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://stscodisha.gov.in/Aboutus.asp?GL=abt&PL=1|title=ST & SC Development, Minorities & Backward Classes Welfare Department:: Government of Odisha|access-date=1 July 2021|archive-date=9 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211009133658/http://stscodisha.gov.in/Aboutus.asp?GL=abt&PL=1|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://vikaspedia.in/social-welfare/scheduled-tribes-welfare/fifth-schedule-areas|title = Vikaspedia Domains}}</ref> | |||
==Geography== | ==Geography== | ||
Barbil is located at {{coord|22.12|N|85.40|E|}}.<ref> | Barbil is located at {{coord|22.12|N|85.40|E|}}.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/21/Barabil.html|title=Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Barbil}}{{Dead link|date=August 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> It has an average elevation of {{convert|477|m|ft|abbr=on}}. Barbil is fully surrounded by hills. The [[Kiriburu]] range runs parallel to it. The surrounding hills are densely forested with predominantly [[Sal (tree)|Sal]] trees. The close proximity to forest has led to several incidents of wild elephants being spotted in the town.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://odishatv.in/news/odisha/odisha-radio-collars-third-problematic-elephant-out-of-18-identified-244453|title=Odisha radio-collars third ‘problematic’ elephant out of 18 identified|first=Rajendra Prasad|last=Mohapatra|website=Odisha radio-collars third ‘problematic’ elephant out of 18 identified}}</ref> | ||
==Climate== | ==Climate== | ||
Barbil has, like all of Odisha, a [[tropical savanna climate]] ([[Köppen climate classification|Köppen]] ''Aw''). It nonetheless has lower average temperatures than most of the state because of higher elevation. Summer afternoons remain sweltering, but winter mornings can be quite cool. | |||
{{Weather box | {{Weather box | ||
| location = Barbil, Odisha | | location = Barbil, Odisha | ||
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| Dec rain mm = 2 | | Dec rain mm = 2 | ||
| rain colour = green | | rain colour = green | ||
| source= | | source= {{cite web | title=Barbil climate: Weather Barbil & temperature by month | website=Climate data for cities worldwide | url=https://en.climate-data.org/asia/india/odisha/barbil-968980/ | access-date=2024-09-26}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Demographics== | ==Demographics== | ||
According to the 2011 India [[census]], Barbil had a population of 66,540.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-date=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns | According to the 2011 India [[census]], Barbil had a population of 66,540.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-date=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|access-date=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Barbil has an average literacy rate of 72.18%. 16% of the population is under 6 years of age. An additional 50,000 people come to Barbil for work. According to sources, 45% to 48% ST and SCs are living here.<ref name="auto"/> | ||
== | ==Administrations== | ||
{{ | Tahasildar and Executive Magistrate<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.google.com/search?sca_esv=565338080&bih=664&biw=360&hl=en&sxsrf=AM9HkKmfKPms69UbYlQxnE1bPCnzwBDeTw:1694952683707&q=Tahasil+Office+Barbil&ludocid=14118425709285913703&lsig=AB86z5WZirvejfkxM0JI-B1V7xA_&kgs=c59142cbd6fb907c&shndl=-1&shem=lbse,lsp&source=sh/x/kp/local/m1/2|title=Tahasil Office Barbil - Google Search|website=www.google.com}}</ref> | ||
== | ==Economy== | ||
The economy of Barbil is reliant on [[iron ore]] mining industry and steel manufacturing industry. The iron ore mines in the Barbil - Joda region caters to some of the largest steel plants of India like [[Tata Steel]] Jamshedpur, [[Steel Authority of India Limited|SAIL]] Bokaro and Rourkela.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tataworld.com/Error?aspxerrorpath=/news/openinside/tata-steels-noamundi-and-joda-east-iron-mines|title=TATAWORLD|website=www.tataworld.com}}</ref> | |||
Barbil is | |||
==Transport== | ==Transport== | ||
[[Barbil railway station]] under Chakradharpur division is on a byline in the [[Tatanagar–Bilaspur section]] of the [[Howrah-Nagpur-Mumbai line]] connecting the mainline at Rajkharshavan station which is about 100 km from Barbil. Barbil is connected to Howrah, Bhubaneshwar, Puri, and Tatanagar by train. Jan Shatabdi Express runs from Howrah to Barbil and one passenger train from | [[Barbil railway station|Barbil Railway Station]] under [[Chakradharpur railway division|Chakradharpur division]] is on a byline in the [[Tatanagar–Bilaspur section]] of the [[Howrah-Nagpur-Mumbai line]] connecting the mainline at Rajkharshavan station which is about {{cvt|100|km}} from Barbil. Barbil is connected to Howrah, Bhubaneshwar, Puri, and Tatanagar by train. [[Howrah–Barbil Jan Shatabdi Express|Jan Shatabdi Express]] runs from Howrah to Barbil and one passenger train from Barbil to Tatanagar on daily basis [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/-train-tatanagar-barbil-passenger-58103/5420/168/2890 58103/Tatanagar - Barbil Passenger (UnReserved) - Tatanagar to Barbil SER/South Eastern Zone - Railway Enquiry]. | ||
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Barbil | Barbil is also connected to Bhubaneshwar & Puri by a daily-running [[Puri–Barbil Express|Barbil-Puri Intercity Express]] train. [[Rourkela–Barbil Intercity Express|Rourkela - Barbil Intercity Express]] (Daily) via [[Chakradharpur railway station|Chakradharpur]], [[Rajkharsawan Junction railway station|Rajkharswan]], [[Chaibasa railway station|Chaibasa]] Dongoaposi, Jhinkpani at one can extend the journey to [[Rourkela]] or even [[Sambalpur]] Vizag Chennai Alleppy, etc. towards the south and Bilaspur Nagpur Mumbai towards West and also via Keonjhar Kendujhar. Jajpur Road, Cuttack Bhubaneshwar for connecting trains.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://indiarailinfo.com/train/2472/238/7867|title = 18416/Puri - Barbil Express - Bhubaneswar to Banspani ECoR/East Coast Zone - Railway Enquiry}}</ref> (Puri-Barbil). | ||
== Social activities == | == Social activities == | ||
{{ | Organizations in Barbil include Barbil Haalchal,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/groups/BARBILHAALCHAL/?ref=share|title=Facebook|website=www.facebook.com}}</ref> Native Voice,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://give.do/discover/RK1/native-voice/|title=Native Voice|website=Give Discover}}</ref> Barbil Bikash Parisad,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2021/aug/09/rail-link-from-odishas-barbil-to-banspani-demanded-2342208.html|title=Rail link from Odisha's Barbil to Banspani demanded|first=Express News|last=Service|date=9 August 2021|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> and N.D.C.C.<ref>{{cite web | title=Log into Facebook | website=Facebook | url=https://www.facebook.com/login/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fgroups%2Fbarbil%2F%3Fref%3Dshare | access-date=2024-09-26}}</ref> | ||
Bikash | |||
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== Places of interest == | |||
Murga Mahadev is a temple beside a picturesque waterfall, dedicated to lord [[Shiva]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://odishatour.in/murga-mahadev-keonjhar/|title=Murga Mahadev Temple & Waterfall, Keonjhar|first=Odisha|last=Tour|date=4 November 2020|website=Odisha Tour}}</ref> | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{ | {{Reflist}} | ||
{{Kendujhar district}} | {{Kendujhar district}} | ||
{{Municipalities of Odisha}} | {{Municipalities of Odisha}} | ||
{{Authority control}} | |||
[[Category: Cities and towns in Kendujhar district]] | [[Category:Cities and towns in Kendujhar district]] | ||
[[Category: Iron ore mining in India]] | [[Category:Iron ore mining in India]] | ||
[[Category: Mining in Odisha]] | [[Category:Mining in Odisha]] | ||
Latest revision as of 12:20, 7 August 2025
Barbil
Badabil | |
|---|---|
Town | |
  Barbil Location in Odisha, India  Barbil Barbil (India) | |
| Coordinates: 22°07′N 85°24′E / 22.12°N 85.40°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Odisha |
| District | Keonjhar |
| Named for | Barbil |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipality |
| Area | |
| • Total | 165 km2 (64 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,077 m (3,533 ft) |
| Population (2017) | |
| • Total | 300,000 |
| • Rank | 15th |
| • Density | 1,978/km2 (5,120/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Odia |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 758035 |
| Telephone code | 06767 |
| Vehicle registration | OD-09 |
| Sex ratio | 967 ♂/♀ |
| Website | odisha |
Barbil is a town and a Municipal Council in the Kendujhar district (also known as Iron Town) of the state of Odisha, India. The region around Barbil has one of the largest deposits of iron ore and manganese ore in the world. It is a major source of revenue generation for both the central and the state governments.
According to sources, 45% to 48% ST and SCs are living here.[1] It is a fifth scheduled area under the constitution of India.[2][3]
Geography[edit | edit source]
Barbil is located at 22°07′N 85°24′E / 22.12°N 85.40°E.[4] It has an average elevation of 477 m (1,565 ft). Barbil is fully surrounded by hills. The Kiriburu range runs parallel to it. The surrounding hills are densely forested with predominantly Sal trees. The close proximity to forest has led to several incidents of wild elephants being spotted in the town.[5]
Climate[edit | edit source]
Barbil has, like all of Odisha, a tropical savanna climate (Köppen Aw). It nonetheless has lower average temperatures than most of the state because of higher elevation. Summer afternoons remain sweltering, but winter mornings can be quite cool.
| Climate data for Barbil, Odisha | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Average high °C (°F) | 25.6 (78.1) |
28.1 (82.6) |
33.2 (91.8) |
37.3 (99.1) |
39.0 (102.2) |
34.9 (94.8) |
29.8 (85.6) |
29.6 (85.3) |
30.0 (86.0) |
29.3 (84.7) |
27.1 (80.8) |
25.3 (77.5) |
30.8 (87.4) |
| Average low °C (°F) | 11.2 (52.2) |
13.5 (56.3) |
17.9 (64.2) |
22.5 (72.5) |
25.4 (77.7) |
25.0 (77.0) |
23.7 (74.7) |
23.5 (74.3) |
23.2 (73.8) |
20.3 (68.5) |
14.5 (58.1) |
10.8 (51.4) |
19.3 (66.7) |
| Average rainfall mm (inches) | 12 (0.5) |
25 (1.0) |
25 (1.0) |
20 (0.8) |
56 (2.2) |
201 (7.9) |
354 (13.9) |
370 (14.6) |
237 (9.3) |
65 (2.6) |
11 (0.4) |
2 (0.1) |
1,378 (54.3) |
| Source: "Barbil climate: Weather Barbil & temperature by month". Climate data for cities worldwide. Retrieved 26 September 2024. | |||||||||||||
Demographics[edit | edit source]
According to the 2011 India census, Barbil had a population of 66,540.[6] Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Barbil has an average literacy rate of 72.18%. 16% of the population is under 6 years of age. An additional 50,000 people come to Barbil for work. According to sources, 45% to 48% ST and SCs are living here.[1]
Administrations[edit | edit source]
Tahasildar and Executive Magistrate[7]
Economy[edit | edit source]
The economy of Barbil is reliant on iron ore mining industry and steel manufacturing industry. The iron ore mines in the Barbil - Joda region caters to some of the largest steel plants of India like Tata Steel Jamshedpur, SAIL Bokaro and Rourkela.[8]
Transport[edit | edit source]
Barbil Railway Station under Chakradharpur division is on a byline in the Tatanagar–Bilaspur section of the Howrah-Nagpur-Mumbai line connecting the mainline at Rajkharshavan station which is about 100 km (62 mi) from Barbil. Barbil is connected to Howrah, Bhubaneshwar, Puri, and Tatanagar by train. Jan Shatabdi Express runs from Howrah to Barbil and one passenger train from Barbil to Tatanagar on daily basis 58103/Tatanagar - Barbil Passenger (UnReserved) - Tatanagar to Barbil SER/South Eastern Zone - Railway Enquiry.
Barbil is also connected to Bhubaneshwar & Puri by a daily-running Barbil-Puri Intercity Express train. Rourkela - Barbil Intercity Express (Daily) via Chakradharpur, Rajkharswan, Chaibasa Dongoaposi, Jhinkpani at one can extend the journey to Rourkela or even Sambalpur Vizag Chennai Alleppy, etc. towards the south and Bilaspur Nagpur Mumbai towards West and also via Keonjhar Kendujhar. Jajpur Road, Cuttack Bhubaneshwar for connecting trains.[9] (Puri-Barbil).
Social activities[edit | edit source]
Organizations in Barbil include Barbil Haalchal,[10] Native Voice,[11] Barbil Bikash Parisad,[12] and N.D.C.C.[13]
Places of interest[edit | edit source]
Murga Mahadev is a temple beside a picturesque waterfall, dedicated to lord Shiva.[14]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Govt to develop Joda, Barbil as model towns". 21 July 2018.
- ↑ "ST & SC Development, Minorities & Backward Classes Welfare Department:: Government of Odisha". Archived from the original on 9 October 2021. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
- ↑ "Vikaspedia Domains".
- ↑ "Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Barbil".[permanent dead link]
- ↑ Mohapatra, Rajendra Prasad. "Odisha radio-collars third 'problematic' elephant out of 18 identified". Odisha radio-collars third ‘problematic’ elephant out of 18 identified.
- ↑ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
- ↑ "Tahasil Office Barbil - Google Search". www.google.com.
- ↑ "TATAWORLD". www.tataworld.com.
- ↑ "18416/Puri - Barbil Express - Bhubaneswar to Banspani ECoR/East Coast Zone - Railway Enquiry".
- ↑ "Facebook". www.facebook.com.
- ↑ "Native Voice". Give Discover.
- ↑ Service, Express News (9 August 2021). "Rail link from Odisha's Barbil to Banspani demanded". The New Indian Express.
- ↑ "Log into Facebook". Facebook. Retrieved 26 September 2024.
{{cite web}}: Cite uses generic title (help) - ↑ Tour, Odisha (4 November 2020). "Murga Mahadev Temple & Waterfall, Keonjhar". Odisha Tour.
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