Badigam

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

Tisan Bhuyan

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LGD code: 414442
Pincode: 761206
Population: 438
Households: 97
Literacy rate: 26%
Sex ratio: 1158 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 219
Distance to district centre: 140 km
Distance to mandal centre: 95 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Badigam compares

Literacy rate

26.0%

−15.6% vs mandal average

Badigam: 26.0%
Serango mandal: 41.6%
Gajapati district: 45.4%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,158

+101 vs mandal average

Badigam: 1,158
Serango mandal: 1,057

Household size

people per home

4.5

−0.2 vs mandal average

Badigam: 4.5
Serango mandal: 4.7

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Key facts — Badigam

LGD code: 414442
Pincode: 761206
Population (Census 2011): 438
Population (projected 2026): 516
Households: 97
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1158
Literacy rate: 26.0%
Coordinates: 19.15749°N, 82.65895°E
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: Tisan Bhuyan
Block / Mandal: Serango

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Gajapati district level

Then & Now

Badigam — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

438

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Population · 2026

516

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+17.5%

Households · 2026

114

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 438Census 2011
Households: 97Census 2011
Literacy rate: 26.0%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1158 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 5162026 proj. · +17.8% vs 2011
Est. households: 1142026 projection
Active job cards: 93,072MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 57,080MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 3,31,48,964ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 999NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 50.5%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 94.1%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 58.3%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 97.7%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 66.1%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 68.3%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Gajapati district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 23,63,679PMAY-G · 23,63,679 of 28,49,889 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Gajapati district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 1,51,341Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Gajapati district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Mandal centre

Serango · ≈ 95 km

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District centre

Gajapati · ≈ 140 km

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People often ask about Badigam

What is the pincode of Badigam?

The pincode of Badigam, Serango mandal, Gajapati district, Odisha is 761206.

In which district is Badigam located?

Badigam is a village in Serango mandal of Gajapati district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Badigam as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Badigam village has a population of 438 across 97 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Badigam?

The current sarpanch of Badigam gram panchayat is Tisan Bhuyan.

What is the literacy rate in Badigam?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Badigam village is 26.0%.

What is the sex ratio in Badigam?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Badigam village is 1158 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Badigam?

12 schemes currently match residents of Badigam, including KALIA - Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income Augmentation, Madhu Babu Pension Yojana (MBPY), Mission Shakti - Odisha SHG Programme. Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Badigam from Gajapati district centre?

Badigam is approximately 140 km (straight-line) from the centre of Gajapati district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Badigam?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Badigam village is 414442.

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Key facts — Badigam

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Badigam — Census 2011 to projected 2026

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How to reach Badigam

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What is the pincode of Badigam?

In which district is Badigam located?

What is the population of Badigam as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Badigam?

What is the literacy rate in Badigam?

What is the sex ratio in Badigam?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Badigam?

How far is Badigam from Gajapati district centre?

What is the LGD code of Badigam?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Badigam — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Badigam on the map

Latest posts

Odisha Plans For Dedicated TV Channel To Promote Jagannath Culture

Odisha Government Notifies City Gas Distribution Policy, 2026

Odisha City Gas Distribution Policy 2026 targets faster PNG networks and CNG stations

Notable persons of Badigam

Open jobs in Badigam

Upcoming events

Krishna Janmashtami

Teacher's Day

Ganesh Chaturthi

Hartalika Teej

Rishi Panchami

Vishwakarma Puja

Radha Ashtami

Anant Chaturdashi

Photo gallery

People often ask about Badigam

What is the pincode of Badigam?

In which district is Badigam located?

What is the population of Badigam as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Badigam?

What is the literacy rate in Badigam?

What is the sex ratio in Badigam?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Badigam?

How far is Badigam from Gajapati district centre?

What is the LGD code of Badigam?