Bangaon - Farsabahar, Jashpur

Bangaon is a village situated in the Farsabahar tehsil of Jashpur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Farsabahar and around 92 km from the district headquarters in Jashpur Nagar. Bangaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bangaon is 434146. The village covers a total geographical area of 1053.98 hectares and falls under the 496242 pincode. Pathalgaon is the nearest town, located about 55 km away.

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

Population of Bangaon

According to the 2011 Census, Bangaon village had a total population of 1,854 people, including 850 males and 1,004 females, living in 394 households. The sex ratio was 1,181 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.15%, with male literacy at 82.22% and female literacy at 61.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 22, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,496.

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

Nearby Villages of Bangaon

Bangaon 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Bangaon

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Bangaon. The nearest railway station is Bamra, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pathalgaon to Bangaon is about 55 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jashpur Nagar to Bangaon is about 92 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bangaon

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

Health Facilities in Bangaon

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

FAQs about Bangaon