Bargan - Boriguma, Koraput

Bargan is a village situated in the Boriguma tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Boriguma and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Aunli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bargan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bargan is 428209. The village covers a total geographical area of 551 hectares and falls under the 764056 pincode. Sunabeda is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.

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

Population of Bargan

According to the 2011 Census, Bargan village had a total population of 1,190 people, including 573 males and 617 females, living in 282 households. The sex ratio was 1,077 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 40.71%, with male literacy at 49.47% and female literacy at 32.62%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 9, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 848.

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

Nearby Villages of Bargan

Bargan 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 Bargan

Bargan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khadapa, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sunabeda to Bargan is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Bargan is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bargan

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

Health Facilities in Bargan

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

FAQs about Bargan