Badoor - Manjeswaram, Kasaragod

Badoor is a village situated in the Manjeswaram taluka of Kasaragod district, Kerala. It is located approximately 18 km from Kasaragod and around 18 km from Kasaragod. Puthige serves as the Gram Panchayat for Badoor village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Badoor is 627081. The village covers a total geographical area of 1143 hectares and falls under the 671321 pincode. Kasaragod is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Badoor

According to the 2011 Census, Badoor village had a total population of 5,536 people, including 2,684 males and 2,852 females, living in 960 households. The sex ratio was 1,063 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 92.02%, with male literacy at 95.78% and female literacy at 88.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 307, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 211.

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 Population5,5362,6842,852
Child Population (0–6 yrs)688360328
Scheduled Castes (SC)307144163
Scheduled Tribes (ST)211100111
Literate Population4,4612,2262,235
Illiterate Population1,075458617

Nearby Villages of Badoor

Badoor 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SheniEast2.69 km
KayyarNorth-West4.81 km
ManilaNorth-East5.51 km
BayarNorth5.78 km
EdanadSouth-West6.02 km
EnmakajeEast7.12 km
BelaSouth7.70 km
BombranaWest7.97 km
PeruvaiNorth-East8.03 km
PaivalikeNorth-West8.21 km

Transport and Connectivity of Badoor

Badoor is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kumbla, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kasaragod to Badoor is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Badoor

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Badoor

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Badoor

Where is Badoor located?

Badoor village is located in Manjeswaram Taluka, Kasaragod district, Kerala, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Badoor?

The Gram Panchayat of Badoor is Puthige.

What is the pincode of Badoor?

The pincode of Badoor is 671321.

What is the population of Badoor?

Badoor had a total population of 5,536, including 2,684 males and 2,852 females.

How many households are there in Badoor?

Badoor had 960 households.

What is the literacy rate in Badoor?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Badoor was 92.02%. Male literacy was 95.78% and female literacy was 88.55%.