Barghat - Kochinda, Sambalpur

Barghat is a village situated in the Kochinda tehsil of Sambalpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kochinda and around 109 km from the district headquarters in Sambalpur. Telitileimal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barghat village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barghat is 381590. The village covers a total geographical area of 208 hectares and falls under the 768222 pincode. Kochinda is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Barghat

According to the 2011 Census, Barghat village had a total population of 488 people, including 249 males and 239 females, living in 111 households. The sex ratio was 960 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.22%, with male literacy at 63.55% and female literacy at 52.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 29, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 424.

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

Nearby Villages of Barghat

Barghat 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 Barghat

Barghat is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Charmal, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kochinda to Barghat is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sambalpur to Barghat is about 109 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barghat

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

Health Facilities in Barghat

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

FAQs about Barghat