Badhanoo - Kalakote, Rajouri
Badhanoo is a village situated in the Kalakote tehsil of Rajouri district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalakote and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Rajouri. Dharamsal serves as the Halqa Panchayat for Badhanoo village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Badhanoo is 001548. The village covers a total geographical area of 112.5 hectares and falls under the 185201 pincode. Sundernabi is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.
Badhanoo village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kala kote Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jammu Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Badhanoo
According to the 2011 Census, Badhanoo village had a total population of 265 people, including 139 males and 126 females, living in 65 households. The sex ratio was 906 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.22%, with male literacy at 91.15% and female literacy at 73.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 27, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 7.
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 | 265 | 139 | 126 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 40 | 26 | 14 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 27 | 16 | 11 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Literate Population | 185 | 103 | 82 |
| Illiterate Population | 80 | 36 | 44 |
Nearby Villages of Badhanoo
Badhanoo 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 Badhanoo
Public transport in the Badhanoo is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sundernabi to Badhanoo is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rajouri to Badhanoo is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Badhanoo
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Badhanoo village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Badhanoo
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Badhanoo village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Badhanoo
Where is Badhanoo located?
Badhanoo village is located in Kalakote Tehsil, Rajouri district, Jammu And Kashmir, India.
What is the Halqa Panchayat of Badhanoo?
The Halqa Panchayat of Badhanoo is Dharamsal.
What is the pincode of Badhanoo?
The pincode of Badhanoo is 185201.
What is the population of Badhanoo?
Badhanoo had a total population of 265, including 139 males and 126 females.
How many households are there in Badhanoo?
Badhanoo had 65 households.
What is the literacy rate in Badhanoo?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Badhanoo was 82.22%. Male literacy was 91.15% and female literacy was 73.21%.