Badagan

Badagan is a village located in Rayagada tehsil of Gajapati district in Odisha, India. It is situated 5km away from sub-district headquarter Rayagada (tehsildar office) and 16km away from district headquarter Paralakhemundi. As per 2009 stats, Narayanpur is the gram panchayat of Badagan village.

Here you can discover what makes Badagan unique in its vibrant Rayagada-Gajapati region. You’ll see Badagan’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 Badagan

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Badagan is 414838. The village spans a total geographical area of 117 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 761212. Rayagada is nearest town to Badagan village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 5km away.

When it comes to local governance, Badagan 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 Mohana Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Berhampur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Badagan

Population of Badagan

According to the 2011 Census, Badagan has a total population of about 728, with approximately 381 males and 347 females. The sex ratio is around 910 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 86 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 76 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 5. The overall literacy rate is approximately 57.97%, with male literacy at about 64.57% and female literacy near 50.72%. There are around 152 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Badagan's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Badagan

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

Nearby Villages of Badagan

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

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