Bargaon - Durgkondal, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Bargaon is a village situated in the Durgkondal tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Durgkondal and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Hatkondal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bargaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bargaon is 447645. The village covers a total geographical area of 341.34 hectares and falls under the 494771 pincode. Bhanupratappur is the nearest town, located about 10 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 Bhanupratappur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kanker Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bargaon

According to the 2011 Census, Bargaon village had a total population of 438 people, including 198 males and 240 females, living in 87 households. The sex ratio was 1,212 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.56%, with male literacy at 84.36% and female literacy at 62.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 15, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 371.

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 Dalli Rajhara, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 93.2 km.

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