Bargaon - Narala, Kalahandi

Bargaon is a village situated in the Narala tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narala and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Rupra Road serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bargaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bargaon is 422758. The village covers a total geographical area of 247 hectares and falls under the 766101 pincode. Madanpur Rampur is the nearest town, located about 7 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 Narla Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kalahandi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bargaon

According to the 2011 Census, Bargaon village had a total population of 1,606 people, including 811 males and 795 females, living in 409 households. The sex ratio was 980 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.73%, with male literacy at 81.92% and female literacy at 61.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 205, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 495.

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 shared van services. The nearest railway station is Rupra Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 12.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Madanpur Rampur to Bargaon is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Bargaon is about 35 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