Barghat - Banei, Sundargarh

Barghat is a village situated in the Banei tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 50 km from Tikaetpali and around 180 km from Sundargarh. Bhalupani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barghat village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barghat is 385040. The village covers a total geographical area of 706 hectares and falls under the 770051 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 92 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 Bonai Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sundargarh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Barghat

As per Census 2011, Barghat village has a total population of 713 people, consisting of 365 males and 348 females. The village has 184 households and a sex ratio of 953 females per 1,000 males. There are 103 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 335 literate and 378 illiterate residents. Additionally, 8 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 676 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Patasahi, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Barghat is about 92 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Barghat is about 180 km, with the usual travel time around ~5.1 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