Baratangar - Lailunga, Raigarh

Baratangar is a village situated in the Lailunga tehsil of Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lailunga and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Raigarh. Ganjpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baratangar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baratangar is 434644. The village covers a total geographical area of 252.65 hectares and falls under the 496113 pincode. Lailunga is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Baratangar

According to the 2011 Census, Baratangar village had a total population of 228 people, including 112 males and 116 females, living in 58 households. The sex ratio was 1,036 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.22%, with male literacy at 64.21% and female literacy at 41.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 9, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 217.

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

Nearby Villages of Baratangar

Baratangar 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 Baratangar

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Baratangar. The nearest railway station is Bhupdeopur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lailunga to Baratangar is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Baratangar is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baratangar

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

Health Facilities in Baratangar

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

FAQs about Baratangar