Badegadam - Katekalyan, Dakshin Bastar Dantewada

Badegadam is a village situated in the Katekalyan tehsil of Dakshin Bastar Dantewada district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Katekalyan and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Dantewada. Badegadam village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Badegadam is 450223. The village covers a total geographical area of 1168.56 hectares and falls under the 494115 pincode. Bade Bacheli is the nearest town, located about 58 km away.

Badegadam 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 Badegadam

According to the 2011 Census, Badegadam village had a total population of 691 people, including 333 males and 358 females, living in 143 households. The sex ratio was 1,075 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 5.32%, with male literacy at 7.11% and female literacy at 3.66%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 691.

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

Nearby Villages of Badegadam

Badegadam 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 Badegadam

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Badegadam. The nearest railway station is Kaklur, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bade Bacheli to Badegadam is about 58 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dantewada to Badegadam is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Badegadam

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

Health Facilities in Badegadam

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

FAQs about Badegadam