Baragaon - Junagarh, Kalahandi

Baragaon is a village situated in the Junagarh tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Junagarh and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Maliguda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baragaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baragaon is 423784. The village covers a total geographical area of 413 hectares and falls under the 766023 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Baragaon

According to the 2011 Census, Baragaon village had a total population of 2,230 people, including 1,075 males and 1,155 females, living in 555 households. The sex ratio was 1,074 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.10%, with male literacy at 72.35% and female literacy at 33.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 333, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 234.

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

Nearby Villages of Baragaon

Baragaon 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 Baragaon

Baragaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Baragaon is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Baragaon 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 Baragaon

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

Health Facilities in Baragaon

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

FAQs about Baragaon