Baragur - Channarayapatna, Hassan

Baragur is a village situated in the Channarayapatna taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Channarayapatna and around 29 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Baragur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baragur is 617075. The village covers a total geographical area of 616.89 hectares and falls under the 573225 pincode. Channarayapatna is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Baragur

According to the 2011 Census, Baragur village had a total population of 1,809 people, including 904 males and 905 females, living in 447 households. The sex ratio was 1,001 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.70%, with male literacy at 79.46% and female literacy at 64.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 90, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

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

Nearby Villages of Baragur

Baragur 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 Baragur

Baragur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Hole Narsipur, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Channarayapatna to Baragur is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Baragur is about 29 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 Baragur

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

Health Facilities in Baragur

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

FAQs about Baragur