Bargamara - Bangomunda, Balangir

Bargamara is a village situated in the Bangomunda tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 36 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bangomunda and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Belpada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bargamara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bargamara is 421265. The village covers a total geographical area of 217 hectares and falls under the 767040 pincode. Kantabanji is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Bargamara

According to the 2011 Census, Bargamara village had a total population of 699 people, including 342 males and 357 females, living in 185 households. The sex ratio was 1,044 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.57%, with male literacy at 61.99% and female literacy at 35.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 227, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 419.

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

Nearby Villages of Bargamara

Bargamara 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 Bargamara

Bargamara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kantabanji, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kantabanji to Bargamara is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Bargamara 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 Bargamara

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

Health Facilities in Bargamara

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

FAQs about Bargamara