Badhan Village - Fatehgarh, Jaisalmer

Badhan is a village situated in the Fatehgarh tehsil of Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 50 km from the tehsil headquarters in Fatehgarh and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Jaisalmer. Narsdingo Ki Dhani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Badhan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Badhan is 086517. The village covers a total geographical area of 1252.71 hectares and falls under the 345001 pincode. Jaisalmer is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

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

Population of Badhan

As per Census 2011, Badhan village has a total population of 10 people, consisting of 5 males and 5 females. The village has 3 households and a sex ratio of 1,000 females per 1,000 males. There are 2 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3 literate and 7 illiterate residents.

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

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 10 5 5
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 2 1 1
Literate Population 3 3 -
Illiterate Population 7 2 5

Nearby Villages of Badhan

Badhan 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)
Narsingon Ki DhaniEast3.15 km
BhopaNorth-East3.82 km
SodaWest4.36 km
KorwaSouth5.45 km
UgawaSouth-East6.00 km
MadaWest6.22 km
NediyaNorth6.97 km
PeethoraiNorth7.47 km
KotriWest8.86 km
GoreraNorth-West9.61 km

Transport and Connectivity of Badhan

Public transport in the Badhan is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jaisalmer, while the nearest airport is Jaisalmer Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.0 km.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service No Available within >10 km
Private Bus Service No Available within >10 km
Railway Station No Available within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaisalmer to Badhan is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Badhan

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

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

Health Facilities in Badhan

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Badhan 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 2-5 km

FAQs about Badhan

Where is Badhan located?

Badhan village is located in Fatehgarh Tehsil, Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Badhan?

The Gram Panchayat of Badhan is Narsdingo Ki Dhani.

What is the pincode of Badhan?

The pincode of Badhan is 345001.

What is the population of Badhan?

Badhan has a total population of 10, including 5 males and 5 females.

How many households are there in Badhan?

There are 3 households in Badhan.