Badkadol - Jaisinghnagar, Shahdol

Badkadol is a village situated in the Jaisinghnagar tehsil of Shahdol district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jaisinghnagar and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Shahdol. Badkadol village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Badkadol is 501129. The village covers a total geographical area of 290.55 hectares and falls under the 484771 pincode. Jaisinghnagar is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Badkadol

As per Census 2011, Badkadol village has a total population of 488 people, consisting of 241 males and 247 females. The village has 117 households and a sex ratio of 1,024 females per 1,000 males. There are 74 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 248 literate and 240 illiterate residents. Additionally, 374 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Badkadol are given below:

Nearby Villages of Badkadol

Badkadol 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 Badkadol

Badkadol is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Duvri Kalan, while the nearest airport is Satna Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 94.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaisinghnagar to Badkadol is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shahdol to Badkadol is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Badkadol

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

Health Facilities in Badkadol

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

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