Bargarh Pincodes

Bargarh is a district on Orissa’s western edge. It was a subdivision of the Sambalpur district before 1992. On April 1, 1993, the Sambalpur District split off to become the Bargarh District. It is a renowned district in the state of Odisha. Bargarh is called from the headquarters town of the same name, which is located on the Jirariver’s left bank.

The town is situated 59 kilometers west of the Sambalpur district on National Highway No. 6. The D.B.K. railway, which runs from Jharsuguda to Titlagarh, also serves it. About 3 miles separates the train station from the town. The lime stone quarry at Dunguri and Bargarh are connected by a meter gauge railroad line.

History

Among the several forts constructed by the Chouhan dynasty is Bargarh. While definitive information regarding the settlement is lacking, the ancient fort walls can be located in the vicinity of the ‘Jeera’ river and extend towards the Ambapali plains. “Bahgar Kota” is thought to have been the original name of the location, according to an inscription from the eleventh century AD. This province was ruled by Sambalpur’s Chauhan monarch, Balaram Dev, at the time it was given the name “Bargarh”. For a period, he used it as his headquarters while the fort beside the Jeera River was being constructed.

Geography

Situated in the western region of Odisha, Bargarh lies on the border with the neighboring state of Chhattisgarh. At 21.33°N 83.62°E, it is located at an average elevation of 171 meters (561 feet). The Bargarh district is located in the Plain, and the town is near the Eastern Ghats. According to India’s seismic zoning, Bargarh is located in zone 2, which is the least seismically active area. The Bargarh district headquarters are located on the NH 6, which connects Kolkata and Mumbai. As a result, the well-built road provides excellent access to the rest of the nation.

Demography

There were 83,651 people living in Bargarh as of the 2011 Indian Census. 52% of the population is male, while 48% is female. Compared to the national average of 59.5%, Bargarh has a higher average literacy rate of 76%, with 43% of women and 57% of men being literate. Eleven percent of the population is younger than six. In addition to the majority Oriya-speaking population, there are some Marwari immigrants living in the town. The main communities among those who speak Oriya include the Kuiltas, Dumals, Agharias, Bhulia/Meher, Teli, etc.

Economy

A substantial portion of Bargarh’s economy is derived from agricultural products. To help further strengthen the town’s economy, there is also a thread mill, sugar mill, and cement factory. A healthy harvest is guaranteed in a portion of the district that is well-irrigated thanks to a system of canals that start at the Mahanadi River. The largest vegetable origin wholesale market in the state, according to some claims, is Painchhatar’s daily vegetable market. The Attabira block’s exceptional paddy yield has earned it the moniker “rice bowl of Odisha.”