Bar - Baramkela, Sarangarh-Bilaigarh

Bar is a village situated in the Baramkela tehsil of Sarangarh-Bilaigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 8 km from Baramkela and around 60 km from Raigarh. Bar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bar is 435638. The village covers a total geographical area of 693.471 hectares and falls under the 496554 pincode. Baramkela is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Bar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Raigarh Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Bar

As per Census 2011, Bar village has a total population of 2,967 people, consisting of 1,520 males and 1,447 females. The village has 825 households and a sex ratio of 951 females per 1,000 males. There are 302 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,010 literate and 957 illiterate residents. Additionally, 191 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 986 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bar

Bar 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 Bar

Bar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Raigarh, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baramkela to Bar is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Bar 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 Bar

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

Health Facilities in Bar

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

FAQs about Bar