Badgaon - Gurundia, Sundargarh
Badgaon is a village situated in the Gurundia tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gurundia and around 170 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Gurundia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Badgaon village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Badgaon is 385013. The village covers a total geographical area of 241 hectares and falls under the 770043 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 57 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 1,199 people, including 620 males and 579 females, living in 235 households. The sex ratio was 934 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.31%, with male literacy at 67.25% and female literacy at 42.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 4, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,107.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,199 | 620 | 579 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 192 | 104 | 88 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1,107 | 578 | 529 |
| Literate Population | 557 | 347 | 210 |
| Illiterate Population | 642 | 273 | 369 |
Nearby Villages of Badgaon
Badgaon is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Badgaon
Badgaon is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Badgaon is about 57 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Badgaon is about 170 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.9 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:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
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:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Badgaon
Where is Badgaon located?
Badgaon village is located in Gurundia Tehsil, Sundargarh district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Badgaon?
The Gram Panchayat of Badgaon is Gurundia.
What is the pincode of Badgaon?
The pincode of Badgaon is 770043.
What is the population of Badgaon?
Badgaon had a total population of 1,199, including 620 males and 579 females.
How many households are there in Badgaon?
Badgaon had 235 households.
What is the literacy rate in Badgaon?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Badgaon was 55.31%. Male literacy was 67.25% and female literacy was 42.77%.