Badrapali - Dhenkanal Sadar, Dhenkanal

Badrapali is a village situated in the Dhenkanal Sadar tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 36 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhenkanal Sadar and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Saptasajya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Badrapali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Badrapali is 403375. The village covers a total geographical area of 260 hectares and falls under the 759013 pincode. Dhenkanal is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Badrapali village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dhenkanal Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Badrapali

According to the 2011 Census, Badrapali village had a total population of 208 people, including 110 males and 98 females, living in 49 households. The sex ratio was 891 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 89.71%, with male literacy at 91.49% and female literacy at 87.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 55.

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

Nearby Villages of Badrapali

Badrapali 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 Badrapali

Badrapali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Joranda Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dhenkanal to Badrapali is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Badrapali is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Badrapali

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

Health Facilities in Badrapali

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

FAQs about Badrapali