Baragaon - Shahganj, Jaunpur

Baragaon is a village situated in the Shahganj tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahganj and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Baragaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baragaon is 200221. The village covers a total geographical area of 458.24 hectares and falls under the 223103 pincode. Shahganj is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Baragaon

According to the 2011 Census, Baragaon village had a total population of 8,294 people, including 4,223 males and 4,071 females, living in 1,220 households. The sex ratio was 964 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.55%, with male literacy at 79.30% and female literacy at 63.60%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,077.

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

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:

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 Shahganj Jn, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahganj to Baragaon is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Baragaon is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 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:

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:

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