Baragi - Gundlupet, Chamarajanagar

Baragi is a village situated in the Gundlupet taluka of Chamarajanagar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gundlupet and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Chamarajanagar. Baragi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baragi is 619483. The village covers a total geographical area of 2794.96 hectares and falls under the 571111 pincode. Gundlupet is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Baragi

According to the 2011 Census, Baragi village had a total population of 2,995 people, including 1,472 males and 1,523 females, living in 757 households. The sex ratio was 1,035 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.41%, with male literacy at 65.63% and female literacy at 51.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 568, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 655.

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

Nearby Villages of Baragi

Baragi 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 Baragi

Baragi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kavalande, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gundlupet to Baragi is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chamarajanagar to Baragi is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baragi

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

Health Facilities in Baragi

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

FAQs about Baragi