Badgaon - Lalbarra, Balaghat

Badgaon is a village situated in the Lalbarra tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lalbarra and around 26 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Badgaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Badgaon is 497634. The village covers a total geographical area of 406.02 hectares and falls under the 481331 pincode. Waraseoni is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Badgaon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Balaghat Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Badgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Badgaon village had a total population of 1,758 people, including 857 males and 901 females, living in 392 households. The sex ratio was 1,051 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.56%, with male literacy at 83.86% and female literacy at 67.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 139, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 131.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Badgaon

Badgaon 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 Badgaon

Badgaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Magardharra Ph, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Waraseoni to Badgaon is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Badgaon 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 Badgaon

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

Health Facilities in Badgaon

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

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