Badagola - Hindol, Dhenkanal

Badagola is a village situated in the Hindol tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hindol and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Madhapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Badagola village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Badagola is 403083. The village covers a total geographical area of 254 hectares and falls under the 759021 pincode. Anugul is the nearest town, located about 54 km away.

Badagola 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 Badagola

According to the 2011 Census, Badagola village had a total population of 369 people, including 183 males and 186 females, living in 74 households. The sex ratio was 1,016 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.73%, with male literacy at 68.10% and female literacy at 53.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 87, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 6.

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

Nearby Villages of Badagola

Badagola 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 Badagola

Badagola is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Meramandolil, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anugul to Badagola is about 54 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Badagola is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Badagola

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

Health Facilities in Badagola

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

FAQs about Badagola