Badwal

Badwal is a village located in Nurpur tehsil of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 64km away from district headquarter Nurpur. Nurpur is the sub-district headquarter of Badwal village. As per 2009 stats, Bhaleta is the gram panchayat of Badwal village.

Here you can discover what makes Badwal unique in its vibrant Nurpur-Kangra region. You’ll see Badwal’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Badwal

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Badwal is 008466. The village spans a total geographical area of 39.47 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176201. Nurpur is nearest town to Badwal village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Badwal village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Nurpur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kangra Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Badwal

Population of Badwal

According to the 2011 Census, Badwal has a total population of about 287, with approximately 147 males and 140 females. The sex ratio is around 952 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 37 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 26 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 77.35%, with male literacy at about 79.59% and female literacy near 75.00%. There are around 63 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Badwal's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Badwal

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Badwal. As per the 2011 stats, Badwal had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Badwal

Knowing the nearby villages of Badwal helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Badwal.

Frequently Asked Questions about Badwal