Bargarh Odisha Parliamentary Constituency 2015-16, Bargarh Lok sabha Contituency Details, Political News, Bargarh Lok Sabha Elections 2015-16 News Updates,Odisha Parliamentary Constituency details 2015-16

About the Constituency:

Bargarh town lies in the Bargarh District along the border of Bargarh Parliamentary Constituency is one of the 21 constituencies of Odisha, formed after the 2008 delimitation of assemblies and has seven Vidhan Sabha segments. According to Election Commission of India 2009 data the total electorates in the Bargarh Parliamentary constituency (constituency number 1) were 1,320,274 of which 627,498 are females and 692,776 are males.

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About Bargarh:

 Chhattisgarh in the Deccan Plateau is about 330 kms away from Bhubaneshwar at an average height of over 170 metres and covers an area of over 17 sq kms. It is famous for being host to the world’s largest open air theatre festival. 

As per the 2001 census report of India, it had a population of over 63,651 of which 11% is under six years of age. Males constitute 52% of the population and it has a sex ratio of 976 females for every 1,000 males. A majority of the population is Hindu. Oriya, English, Marwari, Hindi and Bengali are some of the prevalent languages in the area. With an average literacy rate of 72%, it has a male literacy of 57% and a female literacy rate of 43%. The town has several schools; both public and private affiliated to various boards of education. Bargarh has many colleges offering courses in arts, sciences, engineering, medical and law. National Highway NH-6 connects it to an extensive road network.

A Look: Sitting MP

 Performance in the 15^th Lok Sabha

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