Barigaon - Ulunda, Sonepur

Barigaon is a village situated in the Ulunda tehsil of Sonepur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from Ulunda and around 15 km from Subarnapur. Panchamahala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barigaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barigaon is 419214. The village covers a total geographical area of 263 hectares and falls under the 767062 pincode. Sonapur is the nearest town, located about 15 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 Birmaharajpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bolangir Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Barigaon

As per Census 2011, Barigaon village has a total population of 435 people, consisting of 222 males and 213 females. The village has 108 households and a sex ratio of 959 females per 1,000 males. There are 47 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 254 literate and 181 illiterate residents. Additionally, 144 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Barigaon are given below:

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 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Khalipali, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonapur to Barigaon is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Subarnapur to Barigaon is about 15 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. 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:

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