Baddakla - Kantabanji, Balangir

Baddakla is a village situated in the Kantabanji tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 17 km from Turekela and around 110 km from Balangir. Baddakla village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baddakla is 420853. The village covers a total geographical area of 634 hectares and falls under the 767038 pincode. Kantabanji is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Baddakla

According to the 2011 Census, Baddakla village had a total population of 1,297 people, including 662 males and 635 females, living in 338 households. The sex ratio was 959 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 32.13%, with male literacy at 44.10% and female literacy at 19.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 137, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 872.

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

Nearby Villages of Baddakla

Baddakla 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 Baddakla

Baddakla is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Turekala Road, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kantabanji to Baddakla is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Baddakla is about 110 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baddakla

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

Health Facilities in Baddakla

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

FAQs about Baddakla