Badika Village - Kathumar, Alwar

Badika is a village situated in the Kathumar tehsil of Alwar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kathumar and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Alwar. Ishrota serves as the Gram Panchayat for Badika village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Badika is 073733. The village covers a total geographical area of 244 hectares and falls under the 321605 pincode. Kherli is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Badika

As per Census 2011, Badika village has a total population of 596 people, consisting of 308 males and 288 females. The village has 110 households and a sex ratio of 935 females per 1,000 males. There are 92 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 348 literate and 248 illiterate residents. Additionally, 95 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 42 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Badika are given below:

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 596 308 288
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 92 42 50
Scheduled Castes (SC) 95 49 46
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 42 20 22
Literate Population 348 228 120
Illiterate Population 248 80 168

Nearby Villages of Badika

Badika 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:

Nearby Village Direction Approx. Distance (Aerial)
RanotaSouth1.14 km
IshrotaWest1.14 km
MankheraNorth-East1.52 km
RelaSouth-East2.01 km
IshrotiWest2.05 km
BerkaSouth-West2.33 km
Kherli Tarf RelaSouth2.41 km
KankroliNorth2.84 km
KathoomarEast2.87 km
DayalpuraNorth3.17 km

Transport and Connectivity of Badika

Public transport in the Badika is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Kherli, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.9 km.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service Yes Available within village
Private Bus Service Yes Available within village
Railway Station No Available within 1-2 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kherli to Badika is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alwar to Badika is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Badika

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Badika

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Badika

Where is Badika located?

Badika village is located in Kathumar Tehsil, Alwar district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Badika?

The Gram Panchayat of Badika is Ishrota.

What is the pincode of Badika?

The pincode of Badika is 321605.

What is the population of Badika?

Badika has a total population of 596, including 308 males and 288 females.

How many households are there in Badika?

There are 110 households in Badika.

What is the literacy rate in Badika?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Badika is 58.39%. Male literacy is 74.03% and female literacy is 41.67%.