Badaran - Pahalgam, Anantnag

Badaran is a village situated in the Pahalgam tehsil of Anantnag district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pahalgam and around 26 km from the district headquarters in Anantnag. Badigam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Badaran village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Badaran is 003552. The village covers a total geographical area of 19.8 hectares and falls under the 192126 pincode. Ashmuqam is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Badaran village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Pahalgam Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Anantnag Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Badaran

As per Census 2011, Badaran village has a total population of 355 people, consisting of 185 males and 170 females. The village has 69 households and a sex ratio of 918 females per 1,000 males. There are 67 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 160 literate and 195 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Badaran are given below:

Nearby Villages of Badaran

Badaran 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 Badaran

Badaran is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Anantnag, while the nearest airport is Sheikh Ul Alam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ashmuqam to Badaran is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Anantnag to Badaran is about 26 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 Badaran

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

Health Facilities in Badaran

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

FAQs about Badaran