Badajunani - Kantamal, Boudh

Badajunani is a village situated in the Kantamal tehsil of Boudh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 44 km from Manamunda and around 67 km from Baudh. Bilaspur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Badajunani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Badajunani is 418091. The village covers a total geographical area of 89 hectares and falls under the 762016 pincode. Sonapur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Badajunani 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 Badajunani

As per Census 2011, Badajunani village has a total population of 101 people, consisting of 48 males and 53 females. The village has 24 households and a sex ratio of 1,104 females per 1,000 males. There are 11 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 62 literate and 39 illiterate residents. Additionally, 63 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1014853
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1129
Scheduled Tribes (ST)632538
Literate Population624220
Illiterate Population39633

Nearby Villages of Badajunani

Badajunani 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ThatipaliNorth-West1.19 km
JamurlapadarWest1.33 km
PankualapadaWest1.68 km
JhagudugadiaSouth-East1.87 km
SariapaliSouth2.09 km
BichikaWest2.32 km
SatachangudiSouth2.48 km
ThurubandhaliNorth-West2.51 km
RugudapadaSouth-East2.90 km
KuanrapadaSouth-East2.98 km

Transport and Connectivity of Badajunani

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Badajunani. The nearest railway station is Charmal, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonapur to Badajunani is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baudh to Badajunani is about 67 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Badajunani

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Badajunani

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Badajunani

Where is Badajunani located?

Badajunani village is located in Kantamal Tehsil, Boudh district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Badajunani?

The Gram Panchayat of Badajunani is Bilaspur.

What is the pincode of Badajunani?

The pincode of Badajunani is 762016.

What is the population of Badajunani?

Badajunani has a total population of 101, including 48 males and 53 females.

How many households are there in Badajunani?

There are 24 households in Badajunani.

What is the literacy rate in Badajunani?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Badajunani is 61.39%. Male literacy is 87.50% and female literacy is 37.74%.