Badra - Pathariya, Mungeli

Badra is a village situated in the Pathariya tehsil of Mungeli district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 23 km from Pathariya and around 40 km from Bilaspur. Badra (tha) serves as the Gram Panchayat for Badra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Badra is 438476. The village covers a total geographical area of 631.07 hectares and falls under the 495334 pincode. Sargaon is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Badra

According to the 2011 Census, Badra village had a total population of 1,658 people, including 829 males and 829 females, living in 351 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.54%, with male literacy at 84.55% and female literacy at 58.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 267, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 146.

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

Nearby Villages of Badra

Badra 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 Badra

Badra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ibhg, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sargaon to Badra is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bilaspur to Badra is about 40 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 Badra

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

Health Facilities in Badra

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

FAQs about Badra