Badgaon - Bhikangaon, Khargone (West Nimar)
Badgaon is a village situated in the Bhikangaon tehsil of Khargone (West Nimar) district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhikangaon and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Khargone. Khudgaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Badgaon village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Badgaon is 477411. The village covers a total geographical area of 218.24 hectares and falls under the 451335 pincode. Bhikangaon is the nearest town, located about 12 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 Kasrawad 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 364 people, consisting of 182 males and 182 females. The village has 96 households and a sex ratio of 1,000 females per 1,000 males. There are 57 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 263 literate and 101 illiterate residents. Additionally, 30 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Badgaon are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 364 | 182 | 182 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 57 | 27 | 30 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 30 | 12 | 18 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1 | - | 1 |
| Literate Population | 263 | 141 | 122 |
| Illiterate Population | 101 | 41 | 60 |
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, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >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 Bhikangaon to Badgaon is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Khargone to Badgaon is about 32 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:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >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) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | Yes | Available within village |
FAQs about Badgaon
Where is Badgaon located?
Badgaon village is located in Bhikangaon Tehsil, Khargone (West Nimar) district, Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Badgaon?
The Gram Panchayat of Badgaon is Khudgaon.
What is the pincode of Badgaon?
The pincode of Badgaon is 451335.
What is the population of Badgaon?
Badgaon has a total population of 364, including 182 males and 182 females.
How many households are there in Badgaon?
There are 96 households in Badgaon.
What is the literacy rate in Badgaon?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Badgaon is 72.25%. Male literacy is 77.47% and female literacy is 67.03%.