Badkhudi - Basta, Balasore

Badkhudi is a village situated in the Basta tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from Basta and around 30 km from Baleshwar. Mathani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Badkhudi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Badkhudi is 392480. The village covers a total geographical area of 56 hectares and falls under the 756029 pincode. Baleshwar is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Badkhudi

According to the 2011 Census, Badkhudi village had a total population of 1,204 people, including 644 males and 560 females, living in 260 households. The sex ratio was 870 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.41%, with male literacy at 90.80% and female literacy at 76.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 343, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 8.

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

Nearby Villages of Badkhudi

Badkhudi 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 Badkhudi

Badkhudi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is N Mayurbhanj Road, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 127.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baleshwar to Badkhudi is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Badkhudi is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Badkhudi

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

Health Facilities in Badkhudi

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

FAQs about Badkhudi