Badagon - Pharenda, Mahrajganj

Badagon is a village situated in the Pharenda tehsil of Mahrajganj district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pharenda and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Mahrajganj. Barago serves as the Gram Panchayat for Badagon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Badagon is 184156. The village covers a total geographical area of 438.32 hectares and falls under the 273309 pincode. Mahrajganj is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Badagon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Badagon

As per Census 2011, Badagon village has a total population of 5,590 people, consisting of 2,855 males and 2,735 females. The village has 866 households and a sex ratio of 957 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,018 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,598 literate and 2,992 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,149 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Badagon

Badagon 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Badagon

Badagon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhagirathpur, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mahrajganj to Badagon is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Mahrajganj to Badagon is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Badagon

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

Health Facilities in Badagon

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

FAQs about Badagon