Badabag - Bhatkal, Uttara Kannada

Badabag is a village situated in the Bhatkal taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhatkal and around 163 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Hadavalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Badabag village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Badabag is 603843. The village covers a total geographical area of 442.28 hectares and falls under the 581320 pincode. Bhatkal is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Badabag

As per Census 2011, Badabag village has a total population of 235 people, consisting of 118 males and 117 females. The village has 46 households and a sex ratio of 991 females per 1,000 males. There are 34 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 117 literate and 118 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Badabag

Badabag 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 Badabag

Badabag is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Chitrapur Halt, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 96.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhatkal to Badabag is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Badabag is about 163 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Badabag

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

Health Facilities in Badabag

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

FAQs about Badabag