Badabahal - Hindol, Dhenkanal

Badabahal is a village situated in the Hindol tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 24 km from Rasol and around 43 km from Dhenkanal. Giridhar Prasad serves as the Gram Panchayat for Badabahal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Badabahal is 403097. The village covers a total geographical area of 97 hectares and falls under the 759020 pincode. Dhenkanal is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

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

Population of Badabahal

According to the 2011 Census, Badabahal village had a total population of 672 people, including 342 males and 330 females, living in 174 households. The sex ratio was 965 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.17%, with male literacy at 81.65% and female literacy at 64.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 242.

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

Nearby Villages of Badabahal

Badabahal 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 Badabahal

Badabahal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nayabagirthipur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dhenkanal to Badabahal is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Badabahal 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 Badabahal

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

Health Facilities in Badabahal

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

FAQs about Badabahal