Badkankhari - Satwas, Dewas

Badkankhari is a village situated in the Satwas tehsil of Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Satwas and around 109 km from the district headquarters in Dewas. Badkankhari village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Badkankhari is 473841. The village covers a total geographical area of 885.65 hectares and falls under the 455459 pincode. Satwas is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Badkankhari

According to the 2011 Census, Badkankhari village had a total population of 1,199 people, including 633 males and 566 females, living in 293 households. The sex ratio was 894 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.26%, with male literacy at 74.62% and female literacy at 48.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 119, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 397.

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

Nearby Villages of Badkankhari

Badkankhari 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 Badkankhari

Badkankhari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kurawan, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Satwas to Badkankhari is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dewas to Badkankhari is about 109 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Badkankhari

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

Health Facilities in Badkankhari

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

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