Badgaon - Niwali, Barwani
Badgaon is a village situated in the Niwali tehsil of Barwani district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Niwali and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Barwani. Badgaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Badgaon is 478512. The village covers a total geographical area of 1135.5 hectares and falls under the 451666 pincode. Sendhwa is the nearest town, located about 30 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 Pansemal Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Khargone Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Badgaon
As per Census 2011, Badgaon village has a total population of 2,641 people, consisting of 1,308 males and 1,333 females. The village has 374 households and a sex ratio of 1,019 females per 1,000 males. There are 645 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 769 literate and 1,872 illiterate residents. Additionally, 54 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2,566 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Badgaon are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,641 | 1,308 | 1,333 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 645 | 331 | 314 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 54 | 29 | 25 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 2,566 | 1,268 | 1,298 |
| Literate Population | 769 | 444 | 325 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,872 | 864 | 1,008 |
Nearby Villages of Badgaon
Badgaon 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 Badgaon
Badgaon is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 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 Sendhwa to Badgaon is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Barwani to Badgaon is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 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:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
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:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | Yes | Available within village |
FAQs about Badgaon
Where is Badgaon located?
Badgaon village is located in Niwali Tehsil, Barwani district, Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Badgaon?
Badgaon is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Badgaon?
The pincode of Badgaon is 451666.
What is the population of Badgaon?
Badgaon has a total population of 2,641, including 1,308 males and 1,333 females.
How many households are there in Badgaon?
There are 374 households in Badgaon.
What is the literacy rate in Badgaon?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Badgaon is 29.12%. Male literacy is 33.94% and female literacy is 24.38%.