Badel - Barwaha, Khargone (West Nimar)

Badel is a village situated in the Barwaha tehsil of Khargone (West Nimar) district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Barwaha and around 120 km from the district headquarters in Khargone. Badel village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Badel is 476630. The village covers a total geographical area of 1069.77 hectares and falls under the 451115 pincode. Barwaha is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Badel

According to the 2011 Census, Badel village had a total population of 2,161 people, including 1,062 males and 1,099 females, living in 423 households. The sex ratio was 1,035 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.73%, with male literacy at 67.81% and female literacy at 49.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 224, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 510.

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

Nearby Villages of Badel

Badel 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 Badel

Public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the Badel. The nearest railway station is Mukhtiar Balwar, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barwaha to Badel is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Khargone to Badel is about 120 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Badel

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

Health Facilities in Badel

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

FAQs about Badel