Badon Gaon - Ghansali, Tehri Garhwal
Badon Gaon is a village situated in the Ghansali tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 37 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ghansali and around 97 km from the district headquarters in New Tehri. Badongaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Badon Gaon village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Badon Gaon is 042942. The village covers a total geographical area of 62.55 hectares and falls under the 249155 pincode. Tehri is the nearest town, located about 97 km away.
Badon Gaon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Pratapnagar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tehri Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Badon Gaon
As per Census 2011, Badon Gaon village has a total population of 301 people, consisting of 162 males and 139 females. The village has 53 households and a sex ratio of 858 females per 1,000 males. There are 36 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 208 literate and 93 illiterate residents. Additionally, 105 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Badon Gaon are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 301 | 162 | 139 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 36 | 18 | 18 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 105 | 61 | 44 |
| Literate Population | 208 | 133 | 75 |
| Illiterate Population | 93 | 29 | 64 |
Nearby Villages of Badon Gaon
Badon Gaon 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 Badon Gaon
Badon Gaon 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 | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tehri to Badon Gaon is about 97 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.8 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Badon Gaon is about 97 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Badon Gaon
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Badon Gaon village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Badon Gaon
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Badon Gaon 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 Badon Gaon
Where is Badon Gaon located?
Badon Gaon village is located in Ghansali Tehsil, Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Badon Gaon?
The Gram Panchayat of Badon Gaon is Badongaon.
What is the pincode of Badon Gaon?
The pincode of Badon Gaon is 249155.
What is the population of Badon Gaon?
Badon Gaon has a total population of 301, including 162 males and 139 females.
How many households are there in Badon Gaon?
There are 53 households in Badon Gaon.
What is the literacy rate in Badon Gaon?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Badon Gaon is 69.10%. Male literacy is 82.10% and female literacy is 53.96%.