Badkhaman - Baragaon, Sundargarh

Badkhaman is a village situated in the Baragaon tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 45 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baragaon and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Rungaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Badkhaman village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Badkhaman is 384076. The village covers a total geographical area of 199 hectares and falls under the 770016 pincode. Sundargarh is the nearest town, located about 46 km away.

Badkhaman village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Talsara Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sundargarh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Badkhaman

According to the 2011 Census, Badkhaman village had a total population of 422 people, including 208 males and 214 females, living in 77 households. The sex ratio was 1,029 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.63%, with male literacy at 65.03% and female literacy at 54.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 107, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 234.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Badkhaman

Badkhaman 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 Badkhaman

Badkhaman is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tangarmunda, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sundargarh to Badkhaman is about 46 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Badkhaman is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Badkhaman

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Badkhaman village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Badkhaman

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Badkhaman village are given below:

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