Badodara - Talod, Sabar Kantha
Badodara is a village situated in the Talod taluka of Sabar Kantha district, Gujarat. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Talod and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Himatnagar. Badodara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Badodara is 510711. The village covers a total geographical area of 1270.57 hectares and falls under the 383305 pincode. Talod is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.
Badodara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Prantij Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sabarkantha Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Badodara
As per Census 2011, Badodara village has a total population of 7,717 people, consisting of 3,991 males and 3,726 females. The village has 1,506 households and a sex ratio of 933 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,173 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 4,691 literate and 3,026 illiterate residents. Additionally, 339 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 7 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Badodara are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 7,717 | 3,991 | 3,726 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 1,173 | 618 | 555 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 339 | 177 | 162 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Literate Population | 4,691 | 2,924 | 1,767 |
| Illiterate Population | 3,026 | 1,067 | 1,959 |
Nearby Villages of Badodara
Badodara 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 Badodara
Badodara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is located within >10 km of Badodara.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | Available within >10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Talod to Badodara is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Himatnagar to Badodara 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 Badodara
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Badodara village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | Yes | Available within village |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Badodara
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Badodara village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Badodara
Where is Badodara located?
Badodara village is located in Talod Taluka, Sabar Kantha district, Gujarat, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Badodara?
Badodara is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Badodara?
The pincode of Badodara is 383305.
What is the population of Badodara?
Badodara has a total population of 7,717, including 3,991 males and 3,726 females.
How many households are there in Badodara?
There are 1,506 households in Badodara.
What is the literacy rate in Badodara?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Badodara is 60.79%. Male literacy is 73.26% and female literacy is 47.42%.