Bairagi - Kelhari, Manendragarh-Chirmiri-Bharatpur(M C B)

Bairagi is a village situated in the Kelhari tehsil of Manendragarh-Chirmiri-Bharatpur(M C B) district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 38 km from Manendragarh and around 73 km from Baikunthpur. Tarabahra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bairagi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bairagi is 431644. The village covers a total geographical area of 299.77 hectares and falls under the 497442 pincode. Manendragarh is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

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

Population of Bairagi

As per Census 2011, Bairagi village has a total population of 342 people, consisting of 176 males and 166 females. The village has 90 households and a sex ratio of 943 females per 1,000 males. There are 69 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 174 literate and 168 illiterate residents. Additionally, 61 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 279 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population342176166
Child Population (0–6 yrs)694029
Scheduled Castes (SC)612932
Scheduled Tribes (ST)279146133
Literate Population1749480
Illiterate Population1688286

Nearby Villages of Bairagi

Bairagi 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)
Banjh AmaSouth-East2.01 km
KumhichuwanWest2.01 km
GosaipondiEast2.18 km
RanpurSouth-West2.19 km
GibhakaloNorth-West2.32 km
RatanpurSouth3.04 km
SamaniyaSouth-East3.07 km
Pathalgaon KhurdSouth-East3.27 km
DhanpuriEast4.37 km
TonahinaraSouth-West4.71 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bairagi

Bairagi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ambikapur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Manendragarh to Bairagi is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baikunthpur to Bairagi is about 73 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bairagi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Bairagi

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

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

FAQs about Bairagi

Where is Bairagi located?

Bairagi village is located in Kelhari Tehsil, Manendragarh-Chirmiri-Bharatpur(M C B) district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bairagi?

The Gram Panchayat of Bairagi is Tarabahra.

What is the pincode of Bairagi?

The pincode of Bairagi is 497442.

What is the population of Bairagi?

Bairagi has a total population of 342, including 176 males and 166 females.

How many households are there in Bairagi?

There are 90 households in Bairagi.

What is the literacy rate in Bairagi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bairagi is 50.88%. Male literacy is 53.41% and female literacy is 48.19%.