Badiyar - Ghansali, Tehri Garhwal
Badiyar is a village situated in the Ghansali tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 42 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ghansali and around 102 km from the district headquarters in New Tehri. Badiyar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Badiyar is 043020. The village covers a total geographical area of 247.7 hectares and falls under the 249155 pincode. Tehri is the nearest town, located about 102 km away.
Badiyar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Ghanshali Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tehri Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Badiyar
According to the 2011 Census, Badiyar village had a total population of 1,439 people, including 612 males and 827 females, living in 292 households. The sex ratio was 1,351 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.50%, with male literacy at 88.53% and female literacy at 52.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 484.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,439 | 612 | 827 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 272 | 150 | 122 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 484 | 236 | 248 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 776 | 409 | 367 |
| Illiterate Population | 663 | 203 | 460 |
Nearby Villages of Badiyar
Badiyar is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Badiyar
Badiyar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tehri to Badiyar is about 102 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Badiyar is about 102 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 Badiyar
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Badiyar village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Badiyar
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Badiyar village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Badiyar
Where is Badiyar located?
Badiyar village is located in Ghansali Tehsil, Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Badiyar?
Badiyar is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Badiyar?
The pincode of Badiyar is 249155.
What is the population of Badiyar?
Badiyar had a total population of 1,439, including 612 males and 827 females.
How many households are there in Badiyar?
Badiyar had 292 households.
What is the literacy rate in Badiyar?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Badiyar was 66.50%. Male literacy was 88.53% and female literacy was 52.06%.