Barbhauna - Kharsia, Raigarh

Barbhauna is a village situated in the Kharsia tehsil of Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kharsia and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Raigarh. Barbhouna serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barbhauna village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barbhauna is 435179. The village covers a total geographical area of 347.13 hectares and falls under the 496665 pincode. Kharsia is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Barbhauna

According to the 2011 Census, Barbhauna village had a total population of 844 people, including 424 males and 420 females, living in 251 households. The sex ratio was 991 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.81%, with male literacy at 90.31% and female literacy at 65.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 27, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 339.

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

Nearby Villages of Barbhauna

Barbhauna 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 Barbhauna

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Barbhauna. The nearest railway station is Robertson, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kharsia to Barbhauna is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Barbhauna 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 Barbhauna

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

Health Facilities in Barbhauna

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

FAQs about Barbhauna