Badala - Mukerian, Hoshiarpur
Badala is a village situated in the Mukerian tehsil of Hoshiarpur district, Punjab. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mukerian and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Hoshiarpur. Badala village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Badala is 031267. The village covers a total geographical area of 90 hectares and falls under the 144532 pincode. Mukerian is the nearest town.
Badala village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Mukerian Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hoshiarpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Badala
As per Census 2011, Badala village has a total population of 585 people, consisting of 297 males and 288 females. The village has 119 households and a sex ratio of 969 females per 1,000 males. There are 65 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 458 literate and 127 illiterate residents. Additionally, 100 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Badala are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 585 | 297 | 288 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 65 | 33 | 32 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 100 | 49 | 51 |
| Literate Population | 458 | 239 | 219 |
| Illiterate Population | 127 | 58 | 69 |
Nearby Villages of Badala
Badala 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 Badala
Badala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within <5 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 Hoshiarpur to Badala is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Badala
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Badala village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 1-2 km |
Health Facilities in Badala
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Badala 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 Badala
Where is Badala located?
Badala village is located in Mukerian Tehsil, Hoshiarpur district, Punjab, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Badala?
Badala is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Badala?
The pincode of Badala is 144532.
What is the population of Badala?
Badala has a total population of 585, including 297 males and 288 females.
How many households are there in Badala?
There are 119 households in Badala.
What is the literacy rate in Badala?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Badala is 78.29%. Male literacy is 80.47% and female literacy is 76.04%.