Badimal - Khaprakhol, Balangir

Badimal is a village situated in the Khaprakhol tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khaprakhol and around 87 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Bender serves as the Gram Panchayat for Badimal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Badimal is 420800. The village covers a total geographical area of 126 hectares and falls under the 767028 pincode. Patnagarh is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Badimal

According to the 2011 Census, Badimal village had a total population of 254 people, including 126 males and 128 females, living in 69 households. The sex ratio was 1,016 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.98%, with male literacy at 86.11% and female literacy at 47.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 67, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 136.

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

Nearby Villages of Badimal

Badimal 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 Badimal

Badimal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Harishanker Rd, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patnagarh to Badimal is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Badimal is about 87 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Badimal

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

Health Facilities in Badimal

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

FAQs about Badimal