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

As per Census 2011, Badagam village has a total population of 853 people, consisting of 418 males and 435 females. The village has 229 households and a sex ratio of 1,040 females per 1,000 males. There are 74 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 461 literate and 392 illiterate residents. Additionally, 104 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 121 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Badagam are given below:

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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