Badkhorna

Badkhorna is a village located in Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 10.2km away from Balurghat, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Badkhorna village. As per 2009 stats, Najirpur is the gram panchayat of Badkhorna village.

Here you can discover what makes Badkhorna unique in its vibrant Balurghat-Dakshin Dinajpur region. You’ll see Badkhorna’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Badkhorna

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Badkhorna is 311255. The village spans a total geographical area of 245.6 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733133. Balurghat is nearest town to Badkhorna village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Badkhorna village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Tapan Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Balurghat Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Badkhorna

Population of Badkhorna

According to the 2011 Census, Badkhorna has a total population of about 1,801, with approximately 942 males and 859 females. The sex ratio is around 911 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 207 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 469 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 404. The overall literacy rate is approximately 64.35%, with male literacy at about 69.85% and female literacy near 58.32%. There are around 446 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Badkhorna's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Badkhorna

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Badkhorna. As per the 2011 stats, Badkhorna had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Badkhorna

Knowing the nearby villages of Badkhorna helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Badkhorna.

Frequently Asked Questions about Badkhorna