Badal

Badal is a village located in Sarkaghat tehsil of Mandi district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 63km away from district headquarter Sarkaghat. Sarkaghat is the sub-district headquarter of Badal village. As per 2009 stats, Gopalpur Gpr is the gram panchayat of Badal village.

Here you can discover what makes Badal unique in its vibrant Sarkaghat-Mandi region. You’ll see Badal’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 Badal

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Badal is 013963. The village spans a total geographical area of 87.79 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 175024. Sarkaghat is nearest town to Badal village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Badal 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 Sarkaghat Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Mandi Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Badal

Population of Badal

According to the 2011 Census, Badal has a total population of about 449, with approximately 217 males and 232 females. The sex ratio is around 1069 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 46 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 112 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 80.62%, with male literacy at about 84.79% and female literacy near 76.72%. There are around 118 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Badal's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Badal

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

Nearby Villages of Badal

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Badal