Baro - Farsabahar, Jashpur

Baro is a village situated in the Farsabahar tehsil of Jashpur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Farsabahar and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Jashpur Nagar. Baro village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baro is 434182. The village covers a total geographical area of 571.76 hectares and falls under the 496245 pincode. Pathalgaon is the nearest town, located about 62 km away.

Baro 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 Baro

According to the 2011 Census, Baro village had a total population of 1,086 people, including 549 males and 537 females, living in 268 households. The sex ratio was 978 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.50%, with male literacy at 77.32% and female literacy at 51.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 695.

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

Nearby Villages of Baro

Baro 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 Baro

Baro is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bamra, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pathalgaon to Baro is about 62 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.8 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jashpur Nagar to Baro is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baro

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

Health Facilities in Baro

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

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