Badhal - Khawas, Rajouri
Badhal is a village situated in the Khawas tehsil of Rajouri district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 5 km from Budhal and around 40 km from Rajouri. Badhal-a serves as the Halqa Panchayat for Badhal village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Badhal is 001469. The village covers a total geographical area of 1525.3 hectares and falls under the 185201 pincode. Rajouri is the nearest town, located about 54 km away.
Badhal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Badhal
According to the 2011 Census, Badhal village had a total population of 3,624 people, including 1,986 males and 1,638 females, living in 585 households. The sex ratio was 825 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.51%, with male literacy at 69.55% and female literacy at 37.76%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2,375.
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 | 3,624 | 1,986 | 1,638 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 729 | 370 | 359 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 2,375 | 1,214 | 1,161 |
| Literate Population | 1,607 | 1,124 | 483 |
| Illiterate Population | 2,017 | 862 | 1,155 |
Nearby Villages of Badhal
Badhal 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 Badhal
Badhal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| 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 Rajouri to Badhal is about 54 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rajouri to Badhal 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 Badhal
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Badhal village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Badhal
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Badhal village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Badhal
Where is Badhal located?
Badhal village is located in Khawas Tehsil, Rajouri district, Jammu And Kashmir, India.
What is the Halqa Panchayat of Badhal?
The Halqa Panchayat of Badhal is Badhal-a.
What is the pincode of Badhal?
The pincode of Badhal is 185201.
What is the population of Badhal?
Badhal had a total population of 3,624, including 1,986 males and 1,638 females.
How many households are there in Badhal?
Badhal had 585 households.
What is the literacy rate in Badhal?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Badhal was 55.51%. Male literacy was 69.55% and female literacy was 37.76%.