Badhigam

Badhigam is a village located in Baudh Sadar tehsil of Baudh district in Odisha, India. It is situated 7km away from sub-district headquarter Baudh Sadar (tehsildar office) and 30km away from district headquarter Baudh. As per 2009 stats, Badhigaon is the gram panchayat of Badhigam village.

Here you can discover what makes Badhigam unique in its vibrant Baudh Sadar-Baudh region. You’ll see Badhigam’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Badhigam

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Badhigam is 418342. The village spans a total geographical area of 327 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 762026. Baudhgarh is nearest town to Badhigam village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 5km away.

When it comes to local governance, Badhigam village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Boudh Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kandhamal Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Badhigam

Population of Badhigam

According to the 2011 Census, Badhigam has a total population of about 1,756, with approximately 888 males and 868 females. The sex ratio is around 977 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 216 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 223 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 58.14%, with male literacy at about 68.36% and female literacy near 47.70%. There are around 415 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Badhigam's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Badhigam

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Badhigam. As per the 2011 stats, Badhigam had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Badhigam

Knowing the nearby villages of Badhigam helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Badhigam.

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