Bargaon - Saintala, Balangir

Bargaon is a village situated in the Saintala tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Saintala and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Bhadra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bargaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bargaon is 421149. The village covers a total geographical area of 228 hectares and falls under the 767032 pincode. Titlagarh is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Bargaon

According to the 2011 Census, Bargaon village had a total population of 509 people, including 259 males and 250 females, living in 146 households. The sex ratio was 965 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.15%, with male literacy at 68.89% and female literacy at 40.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 208, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 236.

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

Nearby Villages of Bargaon

Bargaon 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 Bargaon

Bargaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Saintala, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 12.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Titlagarh to Bargaon is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Bargaon is about 40 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 Bargaon

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

Health Facilities in Bargaon

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

FAQs about Bargaon