Badkia

Badkia is a village located in Chandipur tehsil of Baleshwar district in Odisha, India. It is situated 13km away from sub-district headquarter Chandipur (tehsildar office) and 13km away from district headquarter Baleshwar. As per 2009 stats, Padampur is the gram panchayat of Badkia village.

Here you can discover what makes Badkia unique in its vibrant Chandipur-Baleshwar region. You’ll see Badkia’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Badkia

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Badkia is 392924. The village spans a total geographical area of 270 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 756021. Baleshwar is nearest town to Badkia village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 11km away.

When it comes to local governance, Badkia village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Remuna Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Balasore Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Badkia

Population of Badkia

According to the 2011 Census, Badkia has a total population of about 929, with approximately 485 males and 444 females. The sex ratio is around 915 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 111 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 34 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 77.83%, with male literacy at about 83.09% and female literacy near 72.07%. There are around 185 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Badkia's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Badkia

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Badkia. As per the 2011 stats, Badkia had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Badkia

Knowing the nearby villages of Badkia helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Badkia.

Frequently Asked Questions about Badkia