Bargaon - Basna, Mahasamund

Bargaon is a village situated in the Basna tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Basna and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Bargeon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bargaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bargaon is 445782. The village covers a total geographical area of 180.64 hectares and falls under the 493554 pincode. Basna is the nearest town, located about 3 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 Basna Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mahasamund Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bargaon

According to the 2011 Census, Bargaon village had a total population of 562 people, including 280 males and 282 females, living in 127 households. The sex ratio was 1,007 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.45%, with male literacy at 83.40% and female literacy at 65.60%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 15, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 152.

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 Population562280282
Child Population (0–6 yrs)653332
Scheduled Castes (SC)1596
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1527775
Literate Population370206164
Illiterate Population19274118

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)
PadardihSouth-East1.13 km
KhatkhatiSouth-West1.20 km
SaraipateraNorth-West1.23 km
GanekeraNorth-East1.63 km
GerrabhathaWest1.89 km
BitangipaliSouth-East1.94 km
HabekantaEast2.12 km
GadahabhataNorth-West2.41 km
NawagaonNorth-East2.90 km
RasodaNorth-West3.05 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bargaon

Bargaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Komakhan, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basna to Bargaon is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Bargaon is about 90 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 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
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

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)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Bargaon

Where is Bargaon located?

Bargaon village is located in Basna Tehsil, Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Bargaon?

The Gram Panchayat of Bargaon is Bargeon.

What is the pincode of Bargaon?

The pincode of Bargaon is 493554.

What is the population of Bargaon?

Bargaon had a total population of 562, including 280 males and 282 females.

How many households are there in Bargaon?

Bargaon had 127 households.

What is the literacy rate in Bargaon?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bargaon was 74.45%. Male literacy was 83.40% and female literacy was 65.60%.