Baragur - Sira, Tumakuru

Baragur is a village situated in the Sira taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 25 km from Sira and around 75 km from Tumkur. Baragur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baragur is 610296. The village covers a total geographical area of 1193 hectares and falls under the 572113 pincode. Sira is the nearest town, located about 25 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 Sira Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Chitradurga Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Baragur

As per Census 2011, Baragur village has a total population of 3,153 people, consisting of 1,613 males and 1,540 females. The village has 734 households and a sex ratio of 954 females per 1,000 males. There are 286 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,275 literate and 878 illiterate residents. Additionally, 806 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 290 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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 Soma Guddu, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sira to Baragur is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Baragur is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 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