Baragaon - Sinapali, Nuapada

Baragaon is a village situated in the Sinapali tehsil of Nuapada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from Boden and around 53 km from Nuapada. Bargaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baragaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baragaon is 422145. The village covers a total geographical area of 1021 hectares and falls under the 766111 pincode. Khariar Road is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Baragaon

According to the 2011 Census, Baragaon village had a total population of 3,951 people, including 1,997 males and 1,954 females, living in 1,018 households. The sex ratio was 978 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.35%, with male literacy at 72.10% and female literacy at 46.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 553, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 704.

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

Nearby Villages of Baragaon

Baragaon 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 Baragaon

Baragaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khariar Road to Baragaon is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nuapada to Baragaon is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baragaon

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

Health Facilities in Baragaon

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

FAQs about Baragaon