Badhi - Oupada, Balasore
Badhi is a village situated in the Oupada tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from Oupada and around 59 km from Baleshwar. Badapokhari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Badhi village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Badhi is 393337. The village covers a total geographical area of 97 hectares and falls under the 756047 pincode. Soro is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.
Badhi 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 Badhi
According to the 2011 Census, Badhi village had a total population of 953 people, including 483 males and 470 females, living in 228 households. The sex ratio was 973 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.39%, with male literacy at 88.19% and female literacy at 71.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 300.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 953 | 483 | 470 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 122 | 51 | 71 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 300 | 152 | 148 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 668 | 381 | 287 |
| Illiterate Population | 285 | 102 | 183 |
Nearby Villages of Badhi
Badhi 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 Badhi
Badhi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Soro to Badhi is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Badhi is about 59 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Badhi
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Badhi village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Badhi
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Badhi village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Badhi
Where is Badhi located?
Badhi village is located in Oupada Tehsil, Balasore district, Odisha, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Badhi?
The Gram Panchayat of Badhi is Badapokhari.
What is the pincode of Badhi?
The pincode of Badhi is 756047.
What is the population of Badhi?
Badhi had a total population of 953, including 483 males and 470 females.
How many households are there in Badhi?
Badhi had 228 households.
What is the literacy rate in Badhi?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Badhi was 80.39%. Male literacy was 88.19% and female literacy was 71.93%.