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.

Badhigam has its own place in the vibrant Baudh region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

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.

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Population of Badhigam

Below is a concise population overview of Badhigam as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Badhigam village:

• The total population of Badhigam village is around 1,756, including approximately 888 males and 868 females, with a sex ratio of 977 females per 1,000 males.
• There are about 216 children aged 0–6 years in Badhigam village, reflecting the young population in the village.
• Badhigam village has 223 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
• The literacy rate of Badhigam village is about 58.14%, with male literacy at 68.36% and female literacy at 47.70%.
• There are around 415 households in Badhigam village.

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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