Bargaon - Pamgarh, Janjgir-Champa

Bargaon is a village situated in the Pamgarh tehsil of Janjgir-Champa district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 6 km from Pamgarh and around 35 km from Janjgir. Bargaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bargaon is 437064. The village covers a total geographical area of 593.48 hectares and falls under the 495554 pincode. Rahaud is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Bargaon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Pamgarh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Janjgir Champa Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bargaon

According to the 2011 Census, Bargaon village had a total population of 2,262 people, including 1,132 males and 1,130 females, living in 530 households. The sex ratio was 998 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.49%, with male literacy at 74.81% and female literacy at 48.60%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,104, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 65.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Category Total Male Female
Total Population2,2621,1321,130
Child Population (0–6 yrs)364199165
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,104556548
Scheduled Tribes (ST)653332
Literate Population1,167698469
Illiterate Population1,095434661

Nearby Villages of Bargaon

Bargaon 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)
PandariEast2.10 km
KutrabodNorth-West2.34 km
CheudihSouth-West2.40 km
BhadraNorth2.84 km
MehandiSouth3.11 km
PamgarhWest3.27 km
KosalaNorth-East3.49 km
MeuSouth-West3.67 km
HedaspurNorth-West3.71 km
DudgaNorth-East4.37 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bargaon

Bargaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kapan, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rahaud to Bargaon is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Janjgir to Bargaon is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bargaon

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Bargaon

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Bargaon

Where is Bargaon located?

Bargaon village is located in Pamgarh Tehsil, Janjgir-Champa district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Bargaon?

Bargaon is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Bargaon?

The pincode of Bargaon is 495554.

What is the population of Bargaon?

Bargaon had a total population of 2,262, including 1,132 males and 1,130 females.

How many households are there in Bargaon?

Bargaon had 530 households.

What is the literacy rate in Bargaon?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bargaon was 61.49%. Male literacy was 74.81% and female literacy was 48.60%.