Badgaon - Barpali, Bargarh

Badgaon is a village situated in the Barpali tehsil of Bargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 2 km from Barapali and around 27 km from Bargarh. Gopeipali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Badgaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Badgaon is 380453. The village covers a total geographical area of 255 hectares and falls under the 768029 pincode. Barpali is the nearest town, located about 2 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 Bijepur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bargarh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Badgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Badgaon village had a total population of 847 people, including 421 males and 426 females, living in 215 households. The sex ratio was 1,012 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.31%, with male literacy at 81.28% and female literacy at 61.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 139, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 366.

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

Nearby Villages of Badgaon

Badgaon 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 Badgaon

Badgaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Barpali, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barpali to Badgaon is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bargarh to Badgaon is about 27 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:

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:

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