Baragaon - Khurja, Bulandshahr

Baragaon is a village situated in the Khurja tehsil of Bulandshahr district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khurja and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Bulandshahr. Baragaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baragaon is 121648. The village covers a total geographical area of 519.83 hectares and falls under the 203131 pincode. Khurja 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.

Population of Baragaon

As per Census 2011, Baragaon village has a total population of 2,401 people, consisting of 1,259 males and 1,142 females. The village has 417 households and a sex ratio of 907 females per 1,000 males. There are 375 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,588 literate and 813 illiterate residents. Additionally, 298 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,4011,2591,142
Child Population (0–6 yrs)375201174
Scheduled Castes (SC)298163135
Literate Population1,588950638
Illiterate Population813309504

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
RasoolpurSouth-West1.49 km
AchalpurNorth-East1.64 km
Salimpur PahargarhiNorth1.76 km
Yusufpur MalgosaNorth-West1.91 km
Nagilia UdhaybhanSouth2.20 km
Mohammadpur Mazara BarhagaonWest2.28 km
Nagalia TakkarEast2.33 km
JahanpurSouth-West2.68 km
Shahbajpur DaulatNorth2.88 km
Gworoli BhojgarhiSouth-East2.97 km

Transport and Connectivity of Baragaon

Baragaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Danwar, while the nearest airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khurja to Baragaon is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bulandshahr to Baragaon is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Baragaon

Where is Baragaon located?

Baragaon village is located in Khurja Tehsil, Bulandshahr district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Baragaon?

Baragaon is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Baragaon?

The pincode of Baragaon is 203131.

What is the population of Baragaon?

Baragaon has a total population of 2,401, including 1,259 males and 1,142 females.

How many households are there in Baragaon?

There are 417 households in Baragaon.

What is the literacy rate in Baragaon?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Baragaon is 66.14%. Male literacy is 75.46% and female literacy is 55.87%.