Badoda

Badoda
city
Location in Madhya Pradesh, India
Badoda (India)
Coordinates: 25°30′N 76°39′E / 25.50°N 76.65°E / 25.50; 76.65
Country India
StateMadhya Pradesh
DistrictSheopur
Population
 (2001)
 • Total
15,672
Languages
 • OfficialHindi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
ISO 3166 codeIN-MP
Vehicle registrationMP

Badoda is a city and a municipality in Sheopur district in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India. It's also a Tehsil Headquarter.

Geography

Badoda is located on 25°30′N 76°39′E / 25.50°N 76.65°E / 25.50; 76.65. It has an average elevation of 229 metres (751 feet). It comes under the Vindhya series.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, Badoda had a population of 15,672. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Badoda has an average literacy rate of 48%, lower than the national average of 59.5%; with 67% of the males and 33% of females literate. 19% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Place to Interest

Badoda Fort, There is a fort situated in the middle of Baroda city which has its own historical importance in the city. Sheesh Mahal, Hawa Mahal and Shankar Mahal are worth seeing in the fort.