Badola - Kirtinagar, Tehri Garhwal
Badola is a village situated in the Kirtinagar tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 12 km from Devprayag and around 76 km from New Tehri. Badola village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Badola is 043324. The village covers a total geographical area of 45.21 hectares and falls under the 249161 pincode. Kirtinagar is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.
Badola village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Deoprayag Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Badola
As per Census 2011, Badola village has a total population of 259 people, consisting of 121 males and 138 females. The village has 48 households and a sex ratio of 1,140 females per 1,000 males. There are 34 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 160 literate and 99 illiterate residents. Additionally, 212 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Badola are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 259 | 121 | 138 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 34 | 24 | 10 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 212 | 100 | 112 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1 | - | 1 |
| Literate Population | 160 | 87 | 73 |
| Illiterate Population | 99 | 34 | 65 |
Nearby Villages of Badola
Badola 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 Badola
Badola is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| 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 Kirtinagar to Badola is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Badola is about 76 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Badola
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Badola village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Badola
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Badola village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Badola
Where is Badola located?
Badola village is located in Kirtinagar Tehsil, Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Badola?
Badola is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Badola?
The pincode of Badola is 249161.
What is the population of Badola?
Badola has a total population of 259, including 121 males and 138 females.
How many households are there in Badola?
There are 48 households in Badola.
What is the literacy rate in Badola?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Badola is 61.78%. Male literacy is 71.90% and female literacy is 52.90%.