Bargon - Narkatiaganj, Pashchim Champaran

Bargon is a village situated in the Narkatiaganj subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narkatiaganj and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Manwa Parsi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bargon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bargon is 216581. The village covers a total geographical area of 133.3 hectares and falls under the 845455 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Bargon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Narkatiaganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Valmiki Nagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bargon

As per Census 2011, Bargon village has a total population of 1,008 people, consisting of 516 males and 492 females. The village has 212 households and a sex ratio of 953 females per 1,000 males. There are 202 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 383 literate and 625 illiterate residents. Additionally, 476 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 18 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bargon are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,008516492
Child Population (0–6 yrs)202101101
Scheduled Castes (SC)476236240
Scheduled Tribes (ST)18711
Literate Population383203180
Illiterate Population625313312

Nearby Villages of Bargon

Bargon is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
MerraulSouth-West0.92 km
HardiaNorth-East1.23 km
ParsiSouth-East1.57 km
BakhriSouth2.05 km
BarniharWest2.25 km
CharihaniNorth-West2.28 km
HarpurSouth-West2.33 km
ManwaSouth-East2.37 km
SerhuaNorth-East2.46 km
BhuskiNorth2.47 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bargon

Bargon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Amolwa, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Bargon is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Bargon is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bargon

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Bargon village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Bargon

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Bargon village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Bargon

Where is Bargon located?

Bargon village is located in Narkatiaganj Subdivision, Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bargon?

The Gram Panchayat of Bargon is Manwa Parsi.

What is the pincode of Bargon?

The pincode of Bargon is 845455.

What is the population of Bargon?

Bargon has a total population of 1,008, including 516 males and 492 females.

How many households are there in Bargon?

There are 212 households in Bargon.

What is the literacy rate in Bargon?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bargon is 38.00%. Male literacy is 39.34% and female literacy is 36.59%.