Baragad - Lakhanpur, Jharsuguda

Baragad is a village situated in the Lakhanpur tehsil of Jharsuguda district, Odisha. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lakhanpur and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Jharsuguda. Kushraloi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baragad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baragad is 381037. The village covers a total geographical area of 297 hectares and falls under the 768234 pincode. Bandhbahal is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Baragad

According to the 2011 Census, Baragad village had a total population of 263 people, including 126 males and 137 females, living in 57 households. The sex ratio was 1,087 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.72%, with male literacy at 92.37% and female literacy at 81.30%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 15, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 118.

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

Nearby Villages of Baragad

Baragad 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 Baragad

Baragad is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Lajkura Cabin, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 16.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bandhbahal to Baragad is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jharsuguda to Baragad is about 46 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 Baragad

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

Health Facilities in Baragad

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

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