Badgaon - Banei, Sundargarh

Badgaon is a village situated in the Banei tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Banei and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Bonaikela serves as the Gram Panchayat for Badgaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Badgaon is 385198. The village covers a total geographical area of 438 hectares and falls under the 770051 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 99 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 Bonai Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sundargarh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Badgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Badgaon village had a total population of 890 people, including 454 males and 436 females, living in 218 households. The sex ratio was 960 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.33%, with male literacy at 84.64% and female literacy at 68.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 295, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 253.

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 Barsuan, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Badgaon is about 99 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.8 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Badgaon is about 30 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:

FAQs about Badgaon