Babaja - Kantapada, Cuttack

Babaja is a village situated in the Kantapada tehsil of Cuttack district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from Gobindpur and around 43 km from Cuttack. Uttaran serves as the Gram Panchayat for Babaja village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Babaja is 400230. The village covers a total geographical area of 125 hectares and falls under the 754105 pincode. Cuttack is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

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

Population of Babaja

According to the 2011 Census, Babaja village had a total population of 570 people, including 293 males and 277 females, living in 118 households. The sex ratio was 945 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.93%, with male literacy at 91.80% and female literacy at 81.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 64.

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

Nearby Villages of Babaja

Babaja 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 Babaja

Babaja is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Badakhandita, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Cuttack to Babaja is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Cuttack to Babaja is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Babaja

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

Health Facilities in Babaja

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

FAQs about Babaja