Badajharmunda - Kantamal, Boudh

Badajharmunda is a village situated in the Kantamal tehsil of Boudh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from Kantamal and around 75 km from Baudh. Lambasari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Badajharmunda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Badajharmunda is 417717. The village covers a total geographical area of 361 hectares and falls under the 762030 pincode. Sonapur is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Badajharmunda

As per Census 2011, Badajharmunda village has a total population of 467 people, consisting of 234 males and 233 females. The village has 111 households and a sex ratio of 995 females per 1,000 males. There are 68 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 247 literate and 220 illiterate residents. Additionally, 140 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 285 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Badajharmunda

Badajharmunda 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 Badajharmunda

Badajharmunda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Balangir Road, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonapur to Badajharmunda is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baudh to Badajharmunda is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Badajharmunda

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

Health Facilities in Badajharmunda

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

FAQs about Badajharmunda