Badam

Badam is a village located in Badampahar tehsil of Mayurbhanj district in Odisha, India. It is situated 5km away from sub-district headquarter Badampahar (tehsildar office) and 115km away from district headquarter Baripada. As per 2009 stats, Talokpokhari is the gram panchayat of Badam village.

Here you can discover what makes Badam unique in its vibrant Badampahar-Mayurbhanj region. You’ll see Badam’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 Badam

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Badam is 388353. The village spans a total geographical area of 147 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 757047. Rairangpur is nearest town to Badam village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 30km away.

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

Google Map of Badam

Population of Badam

According to the 2011 Census, Badam has a total population of about 467, with approximately 232 males and 235 females. The sex ratio is around 1012 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 75 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 353. The overall literacy rate is approximately 32.98%, with male literacy at about 46.12% and female literacy near 20.00%. There are around 110 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Badam's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Badam

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

Nearby Villages of Badam

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

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