Badakolipadi - Bhandari Pokhari, Bhadrak

Badakolipadi is a village situated in the Bhandari Pokhari tehsil of Bhadrak district, Odisha. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhandari Pokhari and around 18 km from the district headquarters in Bhadrak. Sarsada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Badakolipadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Badakolipadi is 394494. The village covers a total geographical area of 73 hectares and falls under the 756120 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Badakolipadi 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 Badakolipadi

According to the 2011 Census, Badakolipadi village had a total population of 164 people, including 79 males and 85 females, living in 41 households. The sex ratio was 1,076 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.41%, with male literacy at 79.10% and female literacy at 66.67%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 37.

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

Nearby Villages of Badakolipadi

Badakolipadi 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 Badakolipadi

Public transport in the Badakolipadi is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kenduapada, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Badakolipadi is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhadrak to Badakolipadi is about 18 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Badakolipadi

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

Health Facilities in Badakolipadi

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

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