Badagaon - Sihawal, Sidhi

Badagaon is a village situated in the Sihawal tehsil of Sidhi district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sihawal and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Sidhi. Bada Gawn serves as the Gram Panchayat for Badagaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Badagaon is 502831. The village covers a total geographical area of 129.74 hectares and falls under the 486670 pincode. Sidhi is the nearest town, located about 52 km away.

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

Population of Badagaon

As per Census 2011, Badagaon village has a total population of 2,306 people, consisting of 1,127 males and 1,179 females. The village has 450 households and a sex ratio of 1,046 females per 1,000 males. There are 433 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,154 literate and 1,152 illiterate residents. Additionally, 460 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 282 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,3061,1271,179
Child Population (0–6 yrs)433213220
Scheduled Castes (SC)460232228
Scheduled Tribes (ST)282138144
Literate Population1,154707447
Illiterate Population1,152420732

Nearby Villages of Badagaon

Badagaon 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
UphrauliEast0.57 km
KodauraEast1.06 km
BelgaonEast1.57 km
BaghaudiWest1.66 km
Mahuwar 872South1.80 km
SilwarEast2.42 km
AmiliyaSouth-East2.44 km
DidhwarSouth2.54 km
HardiNorth-West2.65 km
Badagaon ViranNorth-East2.69 km

Transport and Connectivity of Badagaon

Badagaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bargawan, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sidhi to Badagaon is about 52 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Badagaon

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Badagaon

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Badagaon

Where is Badagaon located?

Badagaon village is located in Sihawal Tehsil, Sidhi district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Badagaon?

The Gram Panchayat of Badagaon is Bada Gawn.

What is the pincode of Badagaon?

The pincode of Badagaon is 486670.

What is the population of Badagaon?

Badagaon has a total population of 2,306, including 1,127 males and 1,179 females.

How many households are there in Badagaon?

There are 450 households in Badagaon.

What is the literacy rate in Badagaon?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Badagaon is 50.04%. Male literacy is 62.73% and female literacy is 37.91%.