Badagaon - Nowrozabad, Umaria

Badagaon is a village situated in the Nowrozabad tehsil of Umaria district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nowroazbad and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Umaria. Badagawan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Badagaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Badagaon is 468208. The village covers a total geographical area of 734.49 hectares and falls under the 484555 pincode. Nowrozabad is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Badagaon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Badagaon

As per Census 2011, Badagaon village has a total population of 2,140 people, consisting of 1,094 males and 1,046 females. The village has 449 households and a sex ratio of 956 females per 1,000 males. There are 349 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,188 literate and 952 illiterate residents. Additionally, 31 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,371 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,1401,0941,046
Child Population (0–6 yrs)349186163
Scheduled Castes (SC)311516
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1,371698673
Literate Population1,188691497
Illiterate Population952403549

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)
Dhonda PondiNorth-West1.55 km
JhikatalSouth-West2.13 km
SastraEast2.35 km
ChitauhaNorth-East2.55 km
BahirdeSouth2.69 km
DhanwarNorth-West3.00 km
SingawadaNorth3.25 km
MohagwanSouth-West3.65 km
PipradiSouth3.87 km
UcheharaNorth-East4.21 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 Nowrozabad, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nowrozabad to Badagaon is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Umaria to Badagaon is about 35 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 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 5-10 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 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Badagaon

Where is Badagaon located?

Badagaon village is located in Nowrozabad Tehsil, Umaria district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Badagaon?

The Gram Panchayat of Badagaon is Badagawan.

What is the pincode of Badagaon?

The pincode of Badagaon is 484555.

What is the population of Badagaon?

Badagaon has a total population of 2,140, including 1,094 males and 1,046 females.

How many households are there in Badagaon?

There are 449 households in Badagaon.

What is the literacy rate in Badagaon?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Badagaon is 55.51%. Male literacy is 63.16% and female literacy is 47.51%.