Badela - Sridungargarh, Bikaner

Badela is a village situated in the Sridungargarh tehsil of Bikaner district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 33 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sridungargarh and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Bikaner. Badela village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Badela is 069922. The village covers a total geographical area of 5071.03 hectares and falls under the 331803 pincode. Sridungargarh is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

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

Population of Badela

As per Census 2011, Badela village has a total population of 3,679 people, consisting of 1,906 males and 1,773 females. The village has 572 households and a sex ratio of 930 females per 1,000 males. There are 789 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,409 literate and 2,270 illiterate residents. Additionally, 949 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,6791,9061,773
Child Population (0–6 yrs)789393396
Scheduled Castes (SC)949523426
Scheduled Tribes (ST)11-
Literate Population1,409929480
Illiterate Population2,2709771,293

Nearby Villages of Badela

Badela 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
NosariyaNorth-West2.80 km
DharmasNorth4.05 km
DhaneruSouth-East6.57 km
KeuWest7.44 km
Indpalsar GusainsarNorth7.88 km
Indpalsar HirawatanNorth7.90 km
BarjangsarSouth-West7.93 km
Indpalsar BaraNorth-East8.27 km
Dhani SwamiyanEast9.28 km
Chak GhantiyalEast9.41 km

Transport and Connectivity of Badela

Badela is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bigga, while the nearest airport is Nal Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sridungargarh to Badela is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bikaner to Badela is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Badela

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Badela

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Badela

Where is Badela located?

Badela village is located in Sridungargarh Tehsil, Bikaner district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Badela?

Badela is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Badela?

The pincode of Badela is 331803.

What is the population of Badela?

Badela has a total population of 3,679, including 1,906 males and 1,773 females.

How many households are there in Badela?

There are 572 households in Badela.

What is the literacy rate in Badela?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Badela is 38.30%. Male literacy is 48.74% and female literacy is 27.07%.