Badibahal - Kaniha, Angul

Badibahal is a village situated in the Kaniha tehsil of Angul district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from Samal Barrage and around 65 km from Anugul . Burukuna serves as the Gram Panchayat for Badibahal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Badibahal is 403867. The village covers a total geographical area of 149 hectares and falls under the 759100 pincode. Talcher is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Badibahal

As per Census 2011, Badibahal village has a total population of 479 people, consisting of 247 males and 232 females. The village has 125 households and a sex ratio of 939 females per 1,000 males. There are 49 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 311 literate and 168 illiterate residents. Additionally, 17 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population479247232
Child Population (0–6 yrs)492326
Scheduled Castes (SC)1789
Literate Population311189122
Illiterate Population16858110

Nearby Villages of Badibahal

Badibahal 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
JhhulakhuntiaSouth-West0.97 km
SaradhapurNorth-East1.82 km
JhadagramWest1.92 km
MahidharpurSouth2.20 km
GaunighasaSouth-West2.56 km
BurukunaSouth-East2.64 km
SilingSouth-West2.78 km
BalipasiNorth-West2.98 km
SeepurNorth-West3.11 km
ParabilSouth-West3.17 km

Transport and Connectivity of Badibahal

Badibahal 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 Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Talcher to Badibahal is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Anugul to Badibahal is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Badibahal

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Badibahal

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Badibahal

Where is Badibahal located?

Badibahal village is located in Kaniha Tehsil, Angul district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Badibahal?

The Gram Panchayat of Badibahal is Burukuna.

What is the pincode of Badibahal?

The pincode of Badibahal is 759100.

What is the population of Badibahal?

Badibahal has a total population of 479, including 247 males and 232 females.

How many households are there in Badibahal?

There are 125 households in Badibahal.

What is the literacy rate in Badibahal?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Badibahal is 64.93%. Male literacy is 76.52% and female literacy is 52.59%.