Badhau - Kalsi, Dehradun

Badhau is a village situated in the Kalsi tehsil of Dehradun district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalsi and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Dehradun. Bhado serves as the Gram Panchayat for Badhau village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Badhau is 044818. The village covers a total geographical area of 154.3 hectares and falls under the 248001 pincode. Vikasnagar is the nearest town, located about 51 km away.

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

Population of Badhau

According to the 2011 Census, Badhau village had a total population of 296 people, including 161 males and 135 females, living in 31 households. The sex ratio was 839 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.70%, with male literacy at 65.13% and female literacy at 52.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 108, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 183.

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

Nearby Villages of Badhau

Badhau 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 Badhau

Badhau is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 42.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vikasnagar to Badhau is about 51 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dehradun to Badhau is about 80 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 Badhau

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

Health Facilities in Badhau

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

FAQs about Badhau