Badi - Ghogha, Bhavnagar
Badi is a village situated in the Ghogha taluka of Bhavnagar district, Gujarat. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ghogha and around 24 km from the district headquarters in Bhavnagar. Badi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Badi is 516305. The village covers a total geographical area of 990.96 hectares and falls under the 364050 pincode. Ghogha is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.
Badi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bhavnagar Rural Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bhavnagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Badi
According to the 2011 Census, Badi village had a total population of 1,028 people, including 538 males and 490 females, living in 162 households. The sex ratio was 911 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.11%, with male literacy at 90.20% and female literacy at 68.99%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,028 | 538 | 490 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 153 | 79 | 74 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 701 | 414 | 287 |
| Illiterate Population | 327 | 124 | 203 |
Nearby Villages of Badi
Badi is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Badi
Public transport in the Badi is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ghogha to Badi is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhavnagar to Badi is about 24 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 Badi
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Badi village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Badi
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Badi village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Badi
Where is Badi located?
Badi village is located in Ghogha Taluka, Bhavnagar district, Gujarat, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Badi?
Badi is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Badi?
The pincode of Badi is 364050.
What is the population of Badi?
Badi had a total population of 1,028, including 538 males and 490 females.
How many households are there in Badi?
Badi had 162 households.
What is the literacy rate in Badi?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Badi was 80.11%. Male literacy was 90.20% and female literacy was 68.99%.