Baragur - Chiknayakanhalli, Tumakuru

Baragur is a village situated in the Chiknayakanhalli taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 15 km from Chikkanayakanahalli and around 85 km from Tumkur. Baraguru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baragur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baragur is 610072. The village covers a total geographical area of 305.56 hectares and falls under the 572119 pincode. Chiknayakanhalli is the nearest town, located about 15 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 Chiknayakanhalli Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tumakuru Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Baragur

As per Census 2011, Baragur village has a total population of 738 people, consisting of 382 males and 356 females. The village has 171 households and a sex ratio of 931 females per 1,000 males. There are 57 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 577 literate and 161 illiterate residents. Additionally, 75 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population738382356
Child Population (0–6 yrs)572928
Scheduled Castes (SC)753936
Literate Population577322255
Illiterate Population16160101

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Ankasandra KavaluSouth1.77 km
YarakatteNorth1.83 km
OtikereSouth-West1.86 km
AnkasandraSouth2.31 km
Otikere ThimmalapuraNorth-West2.64 km
RangenahalliWest2.73 km
BelaguliNorth-East2.78 km
HosakereEast2.82 km
YallenahalliSouth-West3.21 km
UpparahalliSouth-West3.26 km

Transport and Connectivity of Baragur

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Baragur. The nearest railway station is Kardi, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chiknayakanhalli to Baragur is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Baragur is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Baragur

Where is Baragur located?

Baragur village is located in Chiknayakanhalli Taluka, Tumakuru district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Baragur?

The Gram Panchayat of Baragur is Baraguru.

What is the pincode of Baragur?

The pincode of Baragur is 572119.

What is the population of Baragur?

Baragur has a total population of 738, including 382 males and 356 females.

How many households are there in Baragur?

There are 171 households in Baragur.

What is the literacy rate in Baragur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Baragur is 78.18%. Male literacy is 84.29% and female literacy is 71.63%.