Bahargarh - Rajnagar, Kendrapara

Bahargarh is a village situated in the Rajnagar tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajnagar and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Chandibaunsmul serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bahargarh village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bahargarh is 395898. The village covers a total geographical area of 114 hectares and falls under the 754225 pincode. Pattamundai is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Bahargarh

According to the 2011 Census, Bahargarh village had a total population of 694 people, including 330 males and 364 females, living in 139 households. The sex ratio was 1,103 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.69%, with male literacy at 88.70% and female literacy at 82.91%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 318.

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

Nearby Villages of Bahargarh

Bahargarh 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 Bahargarh

Bahargarh is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Paradip, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pattamundai to Bahargarh is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Bahargarh is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bahargarh

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

Health Facilities in Bahargarh

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

FAQs about Bahargarh