Badagam - Nandigam, Srikakulam

Badagam is a village situated in the Nandigam mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nandigam and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Badagam village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Badagam is 580589. The village covers a total geographical area of 475 hectares and falls under the 532220 pincode. Palasa Kasibugga is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Badagam village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Badagam

According to the 2011 Census, Badagam village had a total population of 853 people, including 418 males and 435 females, living in 229 households. The sex ratio was 1,041 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.18%, with male literacy at 72.49% and female literacy at 46.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 104, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 121.

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

Nearby Villages of Badagam

Badagam 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 Badagam

Badagam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Pundi, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 146.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palasa Kasibugga to Badagam is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Badagam is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Badagam

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

Health Facilities in Badagam

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

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