Bargaon - Dongargaon, Rajnandgaon

Bargaon is a village situated in the Dongargaon tehsil of Rajnandgaon district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dongargaon and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Rajnandgaon. Bargaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bargaon is 441141. The village covers a total geographical area of 385.43 hectares and falls under the 491661 pincode. Dongargaon 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 Dongargaon Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Rajnandgaon Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bargaon

According to the 2011 Census, Bargaon village had a total population of 1,100 people, including 563 males and 537 females, living in 224 households. The sex ratio was 954 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.54%, with male literacy at 87.63% and female literacy at 70.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 95, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 219.

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

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:

Transport and Connectivity of Bargaon

Bargaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bakal, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dongargaon to Bargaon is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Bargaon is about 28 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 Bargaon

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

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:

FAQs about Bargaon