Baragaon - Khanapur, Belagavi

Baragaon is a village situated in the Khanapur taluka of Belagavi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 5 km from Khanapur and around 35 km from Belgaum. Baragaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baragaon is 597861. The village covers a total geographical area of 388.88 hectares and falls under the 591302 pincode. Khanapur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Baragaon

According to the 2011 Census, Baragaon village had a total population of 894 people, including 461 males and 433 females, living in 190 households. The sex ratio was 939 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.16%, with male literacy at 90.45% and female literacy at 77.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 25.

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

Nearby Villages of Baragaon

Baragaon 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 Baragaon

Baragaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Idalhond, while the nearest airport is Belgaum Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 17.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khanapur to Baragaon is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Belgaum to Baragaon is about 35 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 Baragaon

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

Health Facilities in Baragaon

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

FAQs about Baragaon