Badahira - Kaniha, Angul

Badahira is a village situated in the Kaniha tehsil of Angul district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from Kaniha and around 45 km from Anugul . Badagundri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Badahira village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Badahira is 403786. The village covers a total geographical area of 260 hectares and falls under the 759117 pincode. Talcher is the nearest town, located about 39 km away.

Badahira 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 Badahira

As per Census 2011, Badahira village has a total population of 648 people, consisting of 351 males and 297 females. The village has 170 households and a sex ratio of 846 females per 1,000 males. There are 74 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 505 literate and 143 illiterate residents. Additionally, 321 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Badahira are given below:

Nearby Villages of Badahira

Badahira 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 Badahira

Badahira is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Talcher, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Talcher to Badahira is about 39 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Anugul to Badahira is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Badahira

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

Health Facilities in Badahira

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

FAQs about Badahira