Badetumnar - Gidam, Dakshin Bastar Dantewada

Badetumnar is a village situated in the Gidam tehsil of Dakshin Bastar Dantewada district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Geedam and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Dantewada. Badetumnar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Badetumnar is 450157. The village covers a total geographical area of 1507.65 hectares and falls under the 494441 pincode. Bade Bacheli is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Badetumnar 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 Badetumnar

According to the 2011 Census, Badetumnar village had a total population of 1,795 people, including 884 males and 911 females, living in 397 households. The sex ratio was 1,031 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.22%, with male literacy at 65.27% and female literacy at 37.66%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 7, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,612.

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

Nearby Villages of Badetumnar

Badetumnar 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 Badetumnar

Badetumnar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dantewara, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bade Bacheli to Badetumnar is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dantewada to Badetumnar is about 30 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 Badetumnar

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

Health Facilities in Badetumnar

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

FAQs about Badetumnar