Barigaon

Barigaon is a village located in Ghasipura tehsil of Kendujhar district in Odisha, India. It is situated 2km away from sub-district headquarter Ghasipura (tehsildar office) and 82km away from district headquarter Kendujhar. As per 2009 stats, Bailo is the gram panchayat of Barigaon village.

Here you can discover what makes Barigaon unique in its vibrant Ghasipura-Kendujhar region. You’ll see Barigaon’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Barigaon

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Barigaon is 386955. The village spans a total geographical area of 172 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 758020. Kendujhar is nearest town to Barigaon village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 83km away.

When it comes to local governance, Barigaon village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Anandapur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Keonjhar Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Barigaon

Population of Barigaon

According to the 2011 Census, Barigaon has a total population of about 1,441, with approximately 731 males and 710 females. The sex ratio is around 971 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 165 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 45 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 69.95%, with male literacy at about 75.92% and female literacy near 63.80%. There are around 285 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Barigaon's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Barigaon

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Barigaon. As per the 2011 stats, Barigaon had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Barigaon

Knowing the nearby villages of Barigaon helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Barigaon.

Frequently Asked Questions about Barigaon