Badakantapada - Bhandari Pokhari, Bhadrak

Badakantapada is a village situated in the Bhandari Pokhari tehsil of Bhadrak district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhandari Pokhari and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Bhadrak. Sanasasan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Badakantapada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Badakantapada is 394456. The village covers a total geographical area of 186 hectares and falls under the 756120 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

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

Population of Badakantapada

As per Census 2011, Badakantapada village has a total population of 866 people, consisting of 420 males and 446 females. The village has 180 households and a sex ratio of 1,061 females per 1,000 males. There are 94 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 668 literate and 198 illiterate residents. Additionally, 223 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Badakantapada are given below:

Nearby Villages of Badakantapada

Badakantapada 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 Badakantapada

Badakantapada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Manjuri Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Badakantapada is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhadrak to Badakantapada is about 35 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 Badakantapada

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

Health Facilities in Badakantapada

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

FAQs about Badakantapada