Barangakachar - Baragaon, Sundargarh

Barangakachar is a village situated in the Baragaon tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baragaon and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Barangakachhar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barangakachar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barangakachar is 384090. The village covers a total geographical area of 402 hectares and falls under the 770016 pincode. Sundargarh is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Barangakachar

According to the 2011 Census, Barangakachar village had a total population of 1,059 people, including 472 males and 587 females, living in 232 households. The sex ratio was 1,244 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.22%, with male literacy at 82.16% and female literacy at 75.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 132, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 743.

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

Nearby Villages of Barangakachar

Barangakachar 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 Barangakachar

Barangakachar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tangarmunda, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sundargarh to Barangakachar is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Barangakachar is about 22 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 Barangakachar

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

Health Facilities in Barangakachar

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

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