Badon Village - Kirtinagar, Tehri Garhwal
Badon is a village situated in the Kirtinagar tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 37 km from Devprayag and around 72 km from New Tehri. Musangaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Badon village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Badon is 043313. The village covers a total geographical area of 83.06 hectares and falls under the 249161 pincode. Kirtinagar is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.
Badon 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 Badon
As per Census 2011, Badon village has a total population of 365 people, consisting of 176 males and 189 females. The village has 75 households and a sex ratio of 1,073 females per 1,000 males. There are 60 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 220 literate and 145 illiterate residents. Additionally, 223 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Badon are given below:
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 365 | 176 | 189 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 60 | 27 | 33 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 223 | 107 | 116 |
| Literate Population | 220 | 135 | 85 |
| Illiterate Population | 145 | 41 | 104 |
Nearby Villages of Badon
Badon 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
Public transport in the Badon 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 Badon is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Badon is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Badon
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Badon 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 >10 km |
Health Facilities in Badon
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 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
Where is Badon located?
Badon village is located in Kirtinagar Tehsil, Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Badon?
The Gram Panchayat of Badon is Musangaon.
What is the pincode of Badon?
The pincode of Badon is 249161.
What is the population of Badon?
Badon has a total population of 365, including 176 males and 189 females.
How many households are there in Badon?
There are 75 households in Badon.
What is the literacy rate in Badon?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Badon is 60.27%. Male literacy is 76.70% and female literacy is 44.97%.