Badia - Nilagiri, Balasore
Badia is a village situated in the Nilagiri tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from Nilagiri and around 26 km from Baleshwar. Ajodhya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Badia village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Badia is 393121. The village covers a total geographical area of 41 hectares and falls under the 756020 pincode. Nilagiri is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.
Badia village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Nilgiri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Balasore Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Badia
As per Census 2011, Badia village has a total population of 428 people, consisting of 208 males and 220 females. The village has 125 households and a sex ratio of 1,057 females per 1,000 males. There are 48 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 257 literate and 171 illiterate residents. Additionally, 218 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Badia are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 428 | 208 | 220 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 48 | 26 | 22 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 218 | 106 | 112 |
| Literate Population | 257 | 137 | 120 |
| Illiterate Population | 171 | 71 | 100 |
Nearby Villages of Badia
Badia is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Badia
Badia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nilagiri to Badia is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Badia is about 26 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 Badia
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Badia village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Badia
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Badia village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Badia
Where is Badia located?
Badia village is located in Nilagiri Tehsil, Balasore district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Badia?
The Gram Panchayat of Badia is Ajodhya.
What is the pincode of Badia?
The pincode of Badia is 756020.
What is the population of Badia?
Badia has a total population of 428, including 208 males and 220 females.
How many households are there in Badia?
There are 125 households in Badia.
What is the literacy rate in Badia?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Badia is 60.05%. Male literacy is 65.87% and female literacy is 54.55%.