Bargaon - Bheden, Bargarh

Bargaon is a village situated in the Bheden tehsil of Bargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 37 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bheden and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Bargarh. Ainlapali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bargaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bargaon is 380561. The village covers a total geographical area of 321 hectares and falls under the 768104 pincode. Barpali is the nearest town, located about 17 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 Attabira Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bargarh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bargaon

According to the 2011 Census, Bargaon village had a total population of 1,322 people, including 660 males and 662 females, living in 349 households. The sex ratio was 1,003 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.51%, with male literacy at 86.54% and female literacy at 66.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 559, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 169.

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

Public transport in the Bargaon is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Barpali, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barpali to Bargaon is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bargarh to Bargaon is about 37 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