Barigaon - Harichandanpur, Keonjhar

Barigaon is a village situated in the Harichandanpur tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 75 km from Harichandanpur and around 75 km from Kendujhar. Tangiriapal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barigaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barigaon is 386807. The village covers a total geographical area of 490 hectares and falls under the 758080 pincode. Kendujhar is the nearest town, located about 63 km away.

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

Population of Barigaon

According to the 2011 Census, Barigaon village had a total population of 1,241 people, including 619 males and 622 females, living in 273 households. The sex ratio was 1,005 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 45.09%, with male literacy at 56.80% and female literacy at 33.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 35, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,031.

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

Nearby Villages of Barigaon

Barigaon 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 Barigaon

Barigaon is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sagadapata, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendujhar to Barigaon is about 63 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.8 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Barigaon is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barigaon

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

Health Facilities in Barigaon

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

FAQs about Barigaon