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'''Bargaon''' or '''Baragan''' is a village under [[Khariar]] Tahasil in [[Nuapada district]] of [[Odisha]] state in [[India]]. It is situated 10 km away from sub-district headquarter [[Khariar]] and 63 km towards south from district headquarter [[Nuapada]]. The word "Bargaon" is composed of two words, "Bara" means 'Divine' and "gaan" means 'village'.  On the 150th birth anniversary of [[Mahatma Gandhi]] , the village was recognised as "Lok Kala Gram" of Nuapada district by the Dept. Of Language, Literature and Culture, [[Government of Odisha]]
'''Bargaon''' or '''Baragan''' is a village under [[Khariar]] [[tehsil]] in [[Nuapada district]] in the state of [[Odisha]], [[India]]. It is situated 10 km away from the sub-district headquarters [[Khariar]] and 63 km towards south from district headquarters [[Nuapada]].  


[[File:GramPanchayat BARGAON.jpg|thumb| GramPanchayat Gate- BARGAON]]
The word "Bargaon" is composed of two words: "Bara" means 'Divine' and "gaan" or "gaon" means 'village'. On the 150th birth anniversary of [[Mahatma Gandhi]], the village was recognised as "Lok Kala Gram" of [[Nuapada district]] by the Department of Language, Literature, and Culture of the [[Government of Odisha]].
[[File:BargaonVill-2.jpg|thumb|BARGAON, Raj Khariar, Dist.Nuapada]]


==Economy==
==Economy==
Bargaon is  comes under a rain shadow belt.
It has a weekly bazaar that takes place every Tuesday. Most people of Bargaon are [[Middle class|middle-class]], which includes government employees.{{fact|date=May 2019}}
It has a weekly bazaar takes place in every
Tuesday. Most people of Bargaon are middle-
class, which includes government
employees like Junior Clerks, School Teachers, Forest Guard, Fireman, Odisha Police, OSAP, SOG Army, Small shopkeepers,
businessmen etc.{{fact|date=May 2019}}  
[[File:Weekly_Market_BARGAON.jpg|thumb|Weekly Market on every Tuesday @ BARGAON]]
'''Bank'''
[[File:Utkal Grameen Bank.jpg|thumb|Utkal Grameen Bank - BARGAON 192]]
In 1984, a branch Kalahandi Anchalik Bank was established in the village for improving the economic standards of people. Nowadays, it is known as Utkal Grameen Bank.


'''Offices'''
===Bank===
[[File:Utkal Grameen Bank.jpg|thumb|Utkal Grameen Bank]]
In 1984, a branch of the [[Kalahandi]] Anchalik Bank(now known as Utkal Grameen Bank) was established in the village to improve the economic standards of people.


There are some government offices in the village:
===Offices===
*'''Post Office'''
There are multiple government offices in the village:
[[File:GramPanchayat BARGAON.jpg|thumb| GramPanchayat Gate- BARGAON]]
* Post Office
*'''Panchayat Office'''
* Panchayat Office
[[File:Bargaon Substation.jpg|thumb|33/11KV Electrical Substation, BARGAON]]
* BARGAON Electrical Sub-Station
*'''33KV BARGAON Electrical Sub-Station'''
* Office of the Revenue Inspector (R.I.)
*'''Office of the Revenue Inspector (R.I.)'''
* BARGAON Indane Gas
[[File:Bargaon Indane.jpg|thumb|M/s. Bargaon Indane Gas]]
* Veterinary and Artificial Breeding Centre
*'''BARGAON Indane Gas'''
* Primary Agriculture Cooperative Society (PACS) Office
*'''Veterinary and Artificial Breeding Centre'''
*'''Primary Agriculture Cooperative Society (PACS) Office'''


==Health Care Facilities==
==Healthcare facilities==
[[File:BARGAON HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTER.jpg|thumb|Baragaon HEALTH & WELLNESS Center]]


Basic health care facilities available in the village.  
Basic health care facilities available in the village.  
[[File:BARGAON HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTER.jpg|thumb|BARGAON HEALTH & WELLNESS CENTRE]]
* Primary Health Centre (PHC)
*'''Primary Health Centre (PHC)'''
* Primary Health Sub-centre (PHS)
*'''Primary Health Sub-centre (PHS)'''
* Maternity and Child Welfare Centre (MCW)
*'''Maternity and Child Welfare Centre (MCW)'''
[[File:Panchayat Ofc.jpg|thumb|Bargaon Digital Hospital & Dispensary]]
[[File:Panchayat Ofc.jpg|thumb|Bargaon Digital Hospital & Dispensary]]
*'''BARGAON Digital Hospital & Dispensary'''
* BARGAON Digital Hospital & Dispensary


==Geography==
==Geography & Climate==
[[File:BargaonVill-4.jpg|thumb|]]
Bargaon is a village located within the [[Nuapada district]]. It is located at 20.34°N 82.68°E. It has an average elevation of 228 m. The village has an area of 505 hectares. Bargaon comes under a rain shadow belt.
[[File:BargaonVill-3.jpg|thumb|]]
[[File:BargaonVill-05.jpg|thumb|]]
Bargaon is a village in [[Nuapada district]]. It is located at 20.34°N 82.68°E. It has an average elevation of 228m. The village has an area of 505 hectares.
 
There are few government and private
schools in the village. [[Odia language]] is the local language of the people here.


== Places of Interest ==
== Places of Interest ==


* '''Chakadongar''' ''':'''
* Chakadongar: A round-shaped hill is situated in the eastern part of the village. The NH353 passes through the hill. Maa Chakadongren temple is situated here.[[File:Maa Chakadongaren Temple.jpg|thumb|Jai Maa Chakadongaren]]
[[File:Chakadongar.jpg|thumb|Chakadongar - Gateway of BARGAON]]A rounded shaped hills is situated on the eastern part of the village. The NH353 passing through the hill. Maa Chakadongren temple is situated here.[[File:Maa Chakadongaren Temple.jpg|Jai Maa Chakadongaren]]
* Teteldongri: Teteldongri and Uddhlu are another hillside situated on the north side of the village. Below the Teteldongri, a pond (called parject) is situated and a minor canal passes nearby.
 
* Dadhibaman Pokhari: A pond is situated in the northeast part of the village. The people of Bargaon use it for daily baths. Maa Bandhgosen temple is situated at the centre of the pond.
* '''Teteldongri :'''  Teteldongri and Uddhlu are another hillside situated on the north side of the village. Below the Teteldongri a pond (called parject) is situated and a minor canal is passing nearby.  
* Sundar River: One of the main tributaries of the Tel River, which flows into the Mahanadi. It is perennial and effluent in nature and maintains sluggish flow during peak summer months. It is also called as The Indra River in several places. [[Lower Indra Dam]] or [[Tikhali Dam]] is constructed in this river roughly 5 km from Bargaon.
* '''Dadhibaman Pokhari :'''[[File:Dadhibaman Pokhari-1.jpg|thumb|]] [[File:Dadhibaman Pokhari-2.jpg|thumb|]] [[File:Dadhibaman Pokhari-3.jpg|thumb|Dadhibaman Pokhari-BARGAON]] A pond is situated on the north east part of the village. The people of Bargaon use it for daily bath. Maa Bandhgosen temple is situated at the centre of the pond.
* '''Sundar River'''[[File:Sundar River near Bargaon-01.jpg|thumb|]][[File:Sundar River-2.jpg|thumb|Riverside Beauty, Sundar River near BARGAON -Village of History & Culture]]
 
 
The SUNDAR is one of the main tributaries of the Tel River which flows into the Mahanadi. It is perennial and effluent in nature and maintain sluggish flow during peak summer months. It is also called as The Indra River in several places. [[Lower Indra Dam]] or [[Tikhali Dam]] is constructed in this river just before 5Km from BARGAON.


Most of the people of BARGAON and nearby villages are depend upon this river for bath as well as for drink.
Most of the people of Bargaon and nearby villages depend upon this river for baths as well as for drinks.


==How to Reach ==
==How to Reach ==
The village is well connected with roads to many town. National Highway 353 passing near the village which lead to many cities such as [[Raipur]], [[Mahasamund]],  [[Khariar Road]], [[Nuapada]], [[Bhawanipatna]], [[Rayagada]] etc.
The village is well connected with roads to many towns. National Highway 353 passes near the village, which leads to many cities such as [[Raipur]], [[Mahasamund]], [[Khariar Road]], [[Nuapada]], [[Bhawanipatna]], and [[Rayagada]].


The nearest Railway Station is [[Kantabanji]](40 km) and nearest Railway Junction is [[Titlagarh]] which is 60 km away from Bargaon whereas nearest airport located is at [[Raipur]] (170 km) in [[Chhattisgarh]].
The nearest railway station is Kantabanji (40 km), and the nearest railway junction is [[Titlagarh]], which is 60 km away from Bargaon, whereas the nearest airport is located at [[Raipur]] (170 km) in [[Chhattisgarh]].


==Demographics==
== Demographics ==
The village has around a 5000 population. Average Sex Ratio of Bargaon village is 968 which is lower than Odisha state average of 979. Child Sex Ratio for
As of the [[2011 census of India|2011 census]], the population was 2,120.<ref name=":0">{{cite web |title=Bargaon Village Population - KHARIAR - Nuapada, Orissa |url=https://www.census2011.co.in/data/village/421959-bargaon-orissa.html |website=www.census2011.co.in |access-date=24 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200121202049/https://www.census2011.co.in/data/village/421959-bargaon-orissa.html |archive-date=21 January 2020}}</ref> Of those, 270 of those are under the age of 7, representing 12.74% of the population.<ref name=":0"></ref>
the Bargaon as per census is 1045, higher than Orissa average of 941.  
The literacy rate within the village is estimated at 67.41%.<ref name=":0"></ref> [[Odia language|Odia]] is the local language of the people here.
Bargaon village has lower literacy rate compared to Odisha. In 2011, literacy rate of Bargaon village was 67.41 %
compared to 72.87 % of Odisha. In Bargaon Male literacy stands at 79.47 % while female literacy rate was 54.81 %.


==Education==
==Education==
There are a few government and private schools in the village.


===Nursery Education===
===Nursery Education===
There are several Anganwadi Centre functioning in Bargaon for all round development of the children.
There are five [[Anganwadi]] Centres functioning in Bargaon for all-round development of the children.
 
* Anganwadi Centre -1
* Anganwadi Centre -2
* Anganwadi Centre -3
* Anganwadi Centre -4
*Anganwadi Centre-5


===Primary Education===
===Primary Education===


Primary Education play an important role for the development of children in all aspects. However, the primary education have been working in the village since 1918.
Primary educators have been working in the village since 1918.{{fact|date=May 2019}}
 
Bargaon Centre Primary School is one of the oldest school of undivided [[Kalahandi district]].


The school has celebrated it centenary in the month of December, 2018.
Bargaon Centre Primary School is one of the oldest schools of the undivided [[Kalahandi district]]. Other schools in the village are:


*  
* Centre Primary School: The school was established in 1918. It is situated at the centre of the village. About 102 batches have successfully passed from this school.
*
* Sabarpada Project Primary School: The school was established in 2002 under the Project of District Primary Education Programme (DPEP), Govt. Of Odisha.
*
* Kamajori Project Primary School: The school was established in 2007 and is managed by the Department of School & Mass Education, Govt. Of Odisha.
*
* Bendrabahal Primary School: Bendrabahal Primary School was established in 1966 on the right side of the main road to Bargaon.
*
* Bargaon U.P./ME School, Bargaon: It was established in 1957 and is managed by the Deptartment of School and Mass Education, Govt. of Odisha. Odia is the medium of instruction in the school. The school has a well and a library. In the year 2017, the school was merged with the Jai Kishan High School, Bargaon.
*'''Centre Primary School :''' The school was established in 1918. It is situated at the centre of the village. About 102 batches successfully passed from this school. [[File:Govt._Primary_School.jpg|thumb|Govt Centre Primary School, Bargaon : School of 100 Years]]
*
*'''Sabarpada Project Primary School :''' The school was established in 2002 under the Project of District Primary Education Programme (DPEP), Govt. Of Odisha.
*'''Kamajori Project Primary School :''' The school was established in 2007 and is managed by Dept. Of School & Mass Education, Govt. Of Odisha.
*'''Bendrabahal Primary School :''' Bendrabahal Primary School was established in 1966 on the right side of the main road to Bargaon.
*  
*'''English M Public School, Bargaon'''
*'''Bargaon U.P./ M.E. School, Bargaon :''' Bargaon Upper Primary School was established in 1957 is managed by the Dept. Of School and Mass Education, Govt. Of Odisha. Odia is the medium of instruction in the school. The school has a well building and has a library. In the year '''2017''' the school was '''merged''' with the '''Jai Kishan High School, Bargaon.'''
*


===Secondary Education===
===Secondary & Higher Education===


For Secondary Education, there's a Nodal High School namely,
For Secondary & Higher Education, there is a Government Higher Secondary School named,
[[File:Jai Kishan High School.jpg|thumb|Jai Kishan High School,Office Building]]


* [[Jai Kishan High School, Bargaon]] It was established in 1972 by the people of Bargaon. The founder of the school collect some money, land and established the school for the development of local communities and to educate them. Later on the Government of Odisha taken over the responsibility of the school. [[File:Jai Kishan High School Gate.jpg|thumb|Jai Kishan Nodal High School - Gate]]
* [[Jai Kishan High School, Bargaon]] was established in 1972 by the natives of Bargaon. Later on, the Government of Odisha took over the responsibility of the school. It provides education to both boys and girls from class 6th to class 12th (+2). Both Red Cross and Bharat Scouts & Guides (BSG) are functioning in the school.
Nowadays the school is considered as a nodal school in the district. It provides education to both boys and girls from class 6th to class 10th. Both Junior Red Cross (JRC) and Scouts & Guides are functioning in the school.
*
*
*
*


==Religious Place==
==Religious Place==
[[File:Mahadev Mandir BARGAON.jpg|thumb|MAHADEV MANDIR
There are 4 [[Shiva|Shiv]] temples in the village. Besides these, there are some [[Devi]] mandirs also present in the village. Chakadongren and Bandhgosen are worshipped as the village goddess.
- BARGAON]]
There are 4 Shiv temple in the village.
Besides these there are some Devi mandir also present in the village. Maa Chakadongren, Maa Bandhgosen is worshipped as the Village devi.


==Festivals and rituals==
==Festivals and rituals==
[[File:Durga Puja Celebration 2019.jpg|250px|thumb|Durga Puja Celebration 2019]]  
[[File:Rathajatra 2023.jpg|thumb|Bargaon Rathyatra 2023]]
Many festivals are celebrated in the village. These include:
Many festivals are celebrated in the village. These include:
*Rathyatra: The largest Hindu chariot festival of Odisha is also celebrated in Bargaon each year during the month of July.
During the festival, the chariot of [[Jagannath]] is drawn by a huge number of devotees from the Bargaon Jagannath Temple to Bendrabahal Gundicha Temple, where the deity resides there for a week and then returns back to the village. The day of the return of the deity is called Bahuda Jatra.
*Durga Puja: It is one of the major festivals or [[Puja (Hinduism)|Puja]] celebrated in the village every year. The festival is observed in the month [[Hindu calendar#Solar month and seasons|Ashwina]], every year. The festival started in the year 1982 and continues to be celebrated.
*Shivaratri: It is another festival celebrated in Bargaon every year. It is celebrated in honor of [[Shiva]]. It has been celebrated in the village since 1990.
*Shri Shri Basant Madhumangal Raasleela: The most important festival is Raasleela, celebrated every year in the month January or February. It is the festival of Shri [[Krishna]], celebrated for eight days. Some children and some adults play the role of different characters such as Krishna, [[Balarama|Balaram]], Madhumangal, [[Sudama|Sudam]], Subal, Dashi, and Shakhi. Kokolila is the most popular night of Raasleela, it is generally celebrated on the third night of the festival. Since 1889, it has been celebrated every year in the village.


*'''Durga Puja :'''[[File:2019_Durga_Puja_Pendal.jpeg|250px|thumb|Durga Puja Pendal, BARGAON 2019]]It is one of the most remarkable major festival or Puja celebrated in the village every year. The festival is observed in the month Ashwina, every year. For the first time, it was starts in the year 1982 and continue celebrated.
Some other national and regional festivals are also celebrated in the village. They include [[Holi]], [[Diwali]], [[Nuakhai]], [[Pousha Purnima|Puspuni]], [[Ganesh Chaturthi|Ganesha Puja]], and [[Lakshmi Puja|Gaja Laxmi Puja]].{{fact|date=May 2019}}
*'''Shivaratri :'''It is one of the another festival celebrated in Bargaon every year. It celebrates in Honor of Lord Shiva. According to the fact, it has been celebrating in the village since 1990.
*'''Shri Shri Basant Madhumangal Raasleela :'''[[File:Raasleela-1.jpg|thumb|Shri Shri Madhumangal Raas leela, 2019]]
The most important festival is Raasleela, celebrated every year in the month January or February. It is the festival of Shri Krishna, celebrated for eight days. Some children and some Adults play the role of different characters such as Krishna, Balaram, Madhumangal, Sudam, Subal, King, Dashi, and Shakhi. Kokolila' is the most popular night of Raasleela, it is generally celebrated in the third night of the festival. Since 1889, it was celebrated every year in the village. [[File:Manabasa_Laxmi_Puja_2014.jpg|thumb|Manabasa Laxmi Puja, 2014]]
 
Some other national and regional festivals are also celebrated in the village. They include Holi, Diwali, Nuakhai, Puspuni, Ganesha Puja, and Gaja Laxmi Puja.{{fact|date=May 2019}}


== References ==
== References ==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}
* Schools in Bargaon : https://schools.org.in/orissa/nuapada/khariar/podapali-p.u.p.s
* Schools in Bargaon: https://schools.org.in/orissa/nuapada/khariar/podapali-p.u.p.s
* Rain Falls in Bargaon : http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/21/Bargaon2.html
* Rain Fall in Bargaon: http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/21/Bargaon2.html
*Postal Information : https://www.postofficeinfo.com/238646/bargaon-post-office-pincode-766107-in-khariar-nuapada-odisha/
* Postal Information: https://www.postofficeinfo.com/238646/bargaon-post-office-pincode-766107-in-khariar-nuapada-odisha/ {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190515045652/https://www.postofficeinfo.com/238646/bargaon-post-office-pincode-766107-in-khariar-nuapada-odisha/ |date=2019-05-15 }}
* Sarapanch of Bargaon : https://odishapanchayat.gov.in/English/Pdf/NUAPADA.pdf
* [[Sarpanch]] of Bargaon: https://odishapanchayat.gov.in/English/Pdf/NUAPADA.pdf {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180729040958/http://odishapanchayat.gov.in/English/Pdf/NUAPADA.pdf |date=2018-07-29 }}
* Bargaon, Census Report 2011 : https://www.census2011.co.in/data/village/421959-bargaon-orissa.html
* Bargaon, Census Report 2011: https://www.census2011.co.in/data/village/421959-bargaon-orissa.html
 
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[[Category:Nuapada district]]
[[Category:Villages in Nuapada district]]

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Bargaon
ବରଗାଁ
Bargaon
Village
GramPanchayat Gate
GramPanchayat Gate
Nickname: 
Baragan
Bargaon is located in Odisha
Bargaon
Bargaon
Location in Odisha, India
Bargaon is located in India
Bargaon
Bargaon
Bargaon (India)
Coordinates: 20°20′N 82°41′E / 20.34°N 82.68°E / 20.34; 82.68
Country India
StateOdisha
DistrictNuapada
Government
 • TypePanchayat
 • BodyBargaon Panchayat (1952)
 • SarapanchSj. Gobinda Bihari Barik
Area
 • Total505 ha (1,248 acres)
Elevation
252 m (827 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total2,120
 • Density420/km2 (1,100/sq mi)
Languages
 • OfficialOdia
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
766107
Telephone code06671
Geocode8MRQ+GX Bargaon, Odisha
Vehicle registrationOD-26
Sex ratio1000:968 male/female
Websiteodisha.gov.in

Bargaon or Baragan is a village under Khariar tehsil in Nuapada district in the state of Odisha, India. It is situated 10 km away from the sub-district headquarters Khariar and 63 km towards south from district headquarters Nuapada.

The word "Bargaon" is composed of two words: "Bara" means 'Divine' and "gaan" or "gaon" means 'village'. On the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the village was recognised as "Lok Kala Gram" of Nuapada district by the Department of Language, Literature, and Culture of the Government of Odisha.

Economy[edit | edit source]

It has a weekly bazaar that takes place every Tuesday. Most people of Bargaon are middle-class, which includes government employees.[citation needed]

Bank[edit | edit source]

Utkal Grameen Bank

In 1984, a branch of the Kalahandi Anchalik Bank(now known as Utkal Grameen Bank) was established in the village to improve the economic standards of people.

Offices[edit | edit source]

There are multiple government offices in the village:

  • Post Office
  • Panchayat Office
  • BARGAON Electrical Sub-Station
  • Office of the Revenue Inspector (R.I.)
  • BARGAON Indane Gas
  • Veterinary and Artificial Breeding Centre
  • Primary Agriculture Cooperative Society (PACS) Office

Healthcare facilities[edit | edit source]

Baragaon HEALTH & WELLNESS Center

Basic health care facilities available in the village.

  • Primary Health Centre (PHC)
  • Primary Health Sub-centre (PHS)
  • Maternity and Child Welfare Centre (MCW)
Bargaon Digital Hospital & Dispensary
  • BARGAON Digital Hospital & Dispensary

Geography & Climate[edit | edit source]

Bargaon is a village located within the Nuapada district. It is located at 20.34°N 82.68°E. It has an average elevation of 228 m. The village has an area of 505 hectares. Bargaon comes under a rain shadow belt.

Places of Interest[edit | edit source]

  • Chakadongar: A round-shaped hill is situated in the eastern part of the village. The NH353 passes through the hill. Maa Chakadongren temple is situated here.
    Jai Maa Chakadongaren
  • Teteldongri: Teteldongri and Uddhlu are another hillside situated on the north side of the village. Below the Teteldongri, a pond (called parject) is situated and a minor canal passes nearby.
  • Dadhibaman Pokhari: A pond is situated in the northeast part of the village. The people of Bargaon use it for daily baths. Maa Bandhgosen temple is situated at the centre of the pond.
  • Sundar River: One of the main tributaries of the Tel River, which flows into the Mahanadi. It is perennial and effluent in nature and maintains sluggish flow during peak summer months. It is also called as The Indra River in several places. Lower Indra Dam or Tikhali Dam is constructed in this river roughly 5 km from Bargaon.

Most of the people of Bargaon and nearby villages depend upon this river for baths as well as for drinks.

How to Reach[edit | edit source]

The village is well connected with roads to many towns. National Highway 353 passes near the village, which leads to many cities such as Raipur, Mahasamund, Khariar Road, Nuapada, Bhawanipatna, and Rayagada.

The nearest railway station is Kantabanji (40 km), and the nearest railway junction is Titlagarh, which is 60 km away from Bargaon, whereas the nearest airport is located at Raipur (170 km) in Chhattisgarh.

Demographics[edit | edit source]

As of the 2011 census, the population was 2,120.[1] Of those, 270 of those are under the age of 7, representing 12.74% of the population.[1] The literacy rate within the village is estimated at 67.41%.[1] Odia is the local language of the people here.

Education[edit | edit source]

There are a few government and private schools in the village.

Nursery Education[edit | edit source]

There are five Anganwadi Centres functioning in Bargaon for all-round development of the children.

Primary Education[edit | edit source]

Primary educators have been working in the village since 1918.[citation needed]

Bargaon Centre Primary School is one of the oldest schools of the undivided Kalahandi district. Other schools in the village are:

  • Centre Primary School: The school was established in 1918. It is situated at the centre of the village. About 102 batches have successfully passed from this school.
  • Sabarpada Project Primary School: The school was established in 2002 under the Project of District Primary Education Programme (DPEP), Govt. Of Odisha.
  • Kamajori Project Primary School: The school was established in 2007 and is managed by the Department of School & Mass Education, Govt. Of Odisha.
  • Bendrabahal Primary School: Bendrabahal Primary School was established in 1966 on the right side of the main road to Bargaon.
  • Bargaon U.P./ME School, Bargaon: It was established in 1957 and is managed by the Deptartment of School and Mass Education, Govt. of Odisha. Odia is the medium of instruction in the school. The school has a well and a library. In the year 2017, the school was merged with the Jai Kishan High School, Bargaon.

Secondary & Higher Education[edit | edit source]

For Secondary & Higher Education, there is a Government Higher Secondary School named,

  • Jai Kishan High School, Bargaon was established in 1972 by the natives of Bargaon. Later on, the Government of Odisha took over the responsibility of the school. It provides education to both boys and girls from class 6th to class 12th (+2). Both Red Cross and Bharat Scouts & Guides (BSG) are functioning in the school.

Religious Place[edit | edit source]

There are 4 Shiv temples in the village. Besides these, there are some Devi mandirs also present in the village. Chakadongren and Bandhgosen are worshipped as the village goddess.

Festivals and rituals[edit | edit source]

Bargaon Rathyatra 2023

Many festivals are celebrated in the village. These include:

  • Rathyatra: The largest Hindu chariot festival of Odisha is also celebrated in Bargaon each year during the month of July.

During the festival, the chariot of Jagannath is drawn by a huge number of devotees from the Bargaon Jagannath Temple to Bendrabahal Gundicha Temple, where the deity resides there for a week and then returns back to the village. The day of the return of the deity is called Bahuda Jatra.

  • Durga Puja: It is one of the major festivals or Puja celebrated in the village every year. The festival is observed in the month Ashwina, every year. The festival started in the year 1982 and continues to be celebrated.
  • Shivaratri: It is another festival celebrated in Bargaon every year. It is celebrated in honor of Shiva. It has been celebrated in the village since 1990.
  • Shri Shri Basant Madhumangal Raasleela: The most important festival is Raasleela, celebrated every year in the month January or February. It is the festival of Shri Krishna, celebrated for eight days. Some children and some adults play the role of different characters such as Krishna, Balaram, Madhumangal, Sudam, Subal, Dashi, and Shakhi. Kokolila is the most popular night of Raasleela, it is generally celebrated on the third night of the festival. Since 1889, it has been celebrated every year in the village.

Some other national and regional festivals are also celebrated in the village. They include Holi, Diwali, Nuakhai, Puspuni, Ganesha Puja, and Gaja Laxmi Puja.[citation needed]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Bargaon Village Population - KHARIAR - Nuapada, Orissa". www.census2011.co.in. Archived from the original on 21 January 2020. Retrieved 24 February 2024.