Badekarka - Barsur, Dakshin Bastar Dantewada

Badekarka is a village situated in the Barsur tehsil of Dakshin Bastar Dantewada district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 24 km from Geedam and around 36 km from Dantewada. Badekarka village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Badekarka is 450123. The village covers a total geographical area of 831.12 hectares and falls under the 494441 pincode. Bade Bacheli is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Badekarka village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dantewada Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bastar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Badekarka

According to the 2011 Census, Badekarka village had a total population of 669 people, including 329 males and 340 females, living in 152 households. The sex ratio was 1,033 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.68%, with male literacy at 72.98% and female literacy at 42.69%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 644.

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

Nearby Villages of Badekarka

Badekarka 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 Badekarka

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Badekarka. The nearest railway station is Gidam, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bade Bacheli to Badekarka is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dantewada to Badekarka is about 36 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Badekarka

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

Health Facilities in Badekarka

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

FAQs about Badekarka