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

As per Census 2011, Bargaon village has a total population of 1,322 people, consisting of 660 males and 662 females. The village has 349 households and a sex ratio of 1,003 females per 1,000 males. There are 126 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 915 literate and 407 illiterate residents. Additionally, 559 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 169 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,322660662
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1265868
Scheduled Castes (SC)559264295
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1698584
Literate Population915521394
Illiterate Population407139268

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
PottalgaonNorth-West1.18 km
DhubenpaliSouth-East1.21 km
KatapaliSouth1.90 km
GurupaliSouth2.20 km
JandolEast2.24 km
PadhanpaliNorth-West2.32 km
KubedegaNorth-East2.98 km
AmlipaliNorth-East3.28 km
LatakeraWest3.40 km
BaseikelaSouth3.44 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Bargaon

Where is Bargaon located?

Bargaon village is located in Bheden Tehsil, Bargarh district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bargaon?

The Gram Panchayat of Bargaon is Ainlapali.

What is the pincode of Bargaon?

The pincode of Bargaon is 768104.

What is the population of Bargaon?

Bargaon has a total population of 1,322, including 660 males and 662 females.

How many households are there in Bargaon?

There are 349 households in Bargaon.

What is the literacy rate in Bargaon?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bargaon is 69.21%. Male literacy is 78.94% and female literacy is 59.52%.