Baduden - Khaprakhol, Balangir

Baduden is a village situated in the Khaprakhol tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khaprakhol and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Dameipali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baduden village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baduden is 420767. The village covers a total geographical area of 645 hectares and falls under the 767028 pincode. Patnagarh is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Baduden 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 Baduden

According to the 2011 Census, Baduden village had a total population of 990 people, including 469 males and 521 females, living in 261 households. The sex ratio was 1,111 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.43%, with male literacy at 67.80% and female literacy at 45.96%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 107, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 405.

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

Nearby Villages of Baduden

Baduden 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 Baduden

Baduden is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Harishanker Rd, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patnagarh to Baduden is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Baduden 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 Baduden

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

Health Facilities in Baduden

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

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