Badmal - Pusour, Raigarh

Badmal is a village situated in the Pusour tehsil of Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pusaur and around 18 km from the district headquarters in Raigarh. Rengalpali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Badmal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Badmal is 435066. The village covers a total geographical area of 195.97 hectares and falls under the 496440 pincode. Pusaur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Badmal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Raigarh Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Badmal

According to the 2011 Census, Badmal village had a total population of 336 people, including 158 males and 178 females, living in 78 households. The sex ratio was 1,127 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.06%, with male literacy at 90.91% and female literacy at 74.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 69, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 128.

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

Nearby Villages of Badmal

Badmal 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 Badmal

Badmal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kotarlia, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pusaur to Badmal is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Badmal is about 18 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Badmal

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

Health Facilities in Badmal

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

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