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

As per Census 2011, Badegadam village has a total population of 691 people, consisting of 333 males and 358 females. The village has 143 households and a sex ratio of 1,075 females per 1,000 males. There are 165 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 28 literate and 663 illiterate residents. Additionally, 691 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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