Badahar - Kaniha, Angul

Badahar is a village situated in the Kaniha tehsil of Angul district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from Kaniha and around 50 km from Anugul . Santribeda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Badahar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Badahar is 403825. The village covers a total geographical area of 281 hectares and falls under the 759117 pincode. Talcher is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Badahar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Talcher Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Dhenkanal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Badahar

According to the 2011 Census, Badahar village had a total population of 417 people, including 211 males and 206 females, living in 118 households. The sex ratio was 976 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.07%, with male literacy at 87.83% and female literacy at 82.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 29.

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

Nearby Villages of Badahar

Badahar 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 Badahar

Badahar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Angul, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Talcher to Badahar is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Anugul to Badahar is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Badahar

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

Health Facilities in Badahar

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

FAQs about Badahar