Baragain - Bhandra, Lohardaga

Baragain is a village situated in the Bhandra subdivision of Lohardaga district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhandra and around 21 km from the district headquarters in Lohardaga. Baragain village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baragain is 363197. The village covers a total geographical area of 299.04 hectares and falls under the 835302 pincode. Lohardaga is the nearest town.

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

Population of Baragain

As per Census 2011, Baragain village has a total population of 1,478 people, consisting of 721 males and 757 females. The village has 304 households and a sex ratio of 1,049 females per 1,000 males. There are 251 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 821 literate and 657 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 569 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Baragain

Baragain 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 Baragain

Baragain is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Akashi, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Lohardaga to Baragain is about 21 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baragain

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

Health Facilities in Baragain

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

FAQs about Baragain