Badamail - Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur

Badamail is a village situated in the Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.3 km from Balurghat, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Amritakhand serves as the Gram Panchayat for Badamail village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Badamail is 311321. The village covers a total geographical area of 103.73 hectares and falls under the 733145 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Badamail village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Balurghat Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Badamail

According to the 2011 Census, Badamail village had a total population of 1,673 people, including 852 males and 821 females, living in 402 households. The sex ratio was 964 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.04%, with male literacy at 84.45% and female literacy at 71.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 333, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 187.

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

Nearby Villages of Badamail

Badamail 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 Badamail

Badamail is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Balurghat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 7.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Badamail is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Badamail is about 11.1 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Badamail

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

Health Facilities in Badamail

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

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