Badanu - Kalsi, Dehradun

Badanu is a village situated in the Kalsi tehsil of Dehradun district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 29 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalsi and around 81 km from the district headquarters in Dehradun. Badnu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Badanu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Badanu is 044857. The village covers a total geographical area of 95.99 hectares and falls under the 248001 pincode. Vikasnagar is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Badanu

According to the 2011 Census, Badanu village had a total population of 230 people, including 110 males and 120 females, living in 22 households. The sex ratio was 1,091 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.41%, with male literacy at 81.19% and female literacy at 63.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 39, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 191.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Badanu

Badanu 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 Badanu

Public transport in the Badanu is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Dehradun, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vikasnagar to Badanu is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dehradun to Badanu is about 81 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 Badanu

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

Health Facilities in Badanu

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

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