Baragadahi - Maharajganj, Mahrajganj

Baragadahi is a village situated in the Maharajganj tehsil of Mahrajganj district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Maharajganj and around 24 km from the district headquarters in Mahrajganj. Bargadhi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baragadahi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baragadahi is 184551. The village covers a total geographical area of 173.17 hectares and falls under the 273303 pincode. Mahrajganj is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Baragadahi

According to the 2011 Census, Baragadahi village had a total population of 2,318 people, including 1,208 males and 1,110 females, living in 307 households. The sex ratio was 919 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.02%, with male literacy at 67.14% and female literacy at 39.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 386.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population2,3181,2081,110
Child Population (0–6 yrs)293158135
Scheduled Castes (SC)386209177
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1,094705389
Illiterate Population1,224503721

Nearby Villages of Baragadahi

Baragadahi 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)
Belawa BuzurgNorth1.09 km
PiparajadduSouth1.14 km
Kamhariya KhurdEast1.22 km
GopalaWest1.27 km
Bhargawa Urf LaxmipurSouth-East1.70 km
Barawa Urf SimarahibharWest1.73 km
Bishunpur KhurdNorth-East1.84 km
Mirzapur PakariNorth-West2.26 km
Sonia UttarSouth2.27 km
Sisawa MunshiNorth2.40 km

Transport and Connectivity of Baragadahi

Baragadahi 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 Khushal Nagar, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.6 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mahrajganj to Baragadahi is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baragadahi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Baragadahi

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

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

FAQs about Baragadahi

Where is Baragadahi located?

Baragadahi village is located in Maharajganj Tehsil, Mahrajganj district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Baragadahi?

The Gram Panchayat of Baragadahi is Bargadhi.

What is the pincode of Baragadahi?

The pincode of Baragadahi is 273303.

What is the population of Baragadahi?

Baragadahi had a total population of 2,318, including 1,208 males and 1,110 females.

How many households are there in Baragadahi?

Baragadahi had 307 households.

What is the literacy rate in Baragadahi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Baragadahi was 54.02%. Male literacy was 67.14% and female literacy was 39.90%.