Badon

Badon is a village located in Garhshankar tehsil of Hoshiarpur district in Punjab, India. It is situated 34km away from sub-district headquarter Garhshankar (tehsildar office) and 26km away from district headquarter Hoshiarpur. As per 2009 stats, Baddon is the gram panchayat of Badon village.

Badon has its own place in the vibrant Hoshiarpur region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Badon

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Badon is 031777. The village spans a total geographical area of 300 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 144406. Garhshankar is nearest town to Badon village for all major economic activities.

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Population of Badon

Below is a concise population overview of Badon as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,622 782 840
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 182 91 91
Scheduled Castes (SC) 589 284 305
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 1,172 593 579
Illiterate Population 450 189 261

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Badon village:

  • The total population of Badon village is around 1,622, including approximately 782 males and 840 females, with a sex ratio of 1074 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 182 children aged 0–6 years in Badon village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Badon village has 589 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
  • The literacy rate of Badon village is about 72.26%, with male literacy at 75.83% and female literacy at 68.93%.
  • There are around 361 households in Badon village.

Connectivity of Badon

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

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within <5 km distance

Nearby Villages of Badon

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Badon

Where is Badon located?
Badon village is situated in Garhshankar Tehsil, within the Hoshiarpur district of Punjab, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Badon?
The Gram Panchayat of Badon is Baddon (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Badon?
The pincode of Badon is 144406, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Badon as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Badon is 1,622, with 782 males and 840 females.
How many households are there in Badon as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Badon village has a total of 361 households.
What is the literacy rate in Badon as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Badon is 72.26%. The male literacy rate is 75.83%, while the female literacy rate is 68.93%.