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

According to the 2011 Census, Baragur village had a total population of 738 people, including 382 males and 356 females, living in 171 households. The sex ratio was 932 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.73%, with male literacy at 91.22% and female literacy at 77.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 75.

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

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.

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:

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