Badamunda - Hindol, Dhenkanal

Badamunda is a village situated in the Hindol tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 34 km from Balimi and around 51 km from Dhenkanal. Kadala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Badamunda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Badamunda is 403008. The village covers a total geographical area of 205 hectares and falls under the 759020 pincode. Anugul is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Badamunda 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 Badamunda

As per Census 2011, Badamunda village has a total population of 649 people, consisting of 325 males and 324 females. The village has 132 households and a sex ratio of 996 females per 1,000 males. There are 87 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 446 literate and 203 illiterate residents. Additionally, 227 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Badamunda

Badamunda 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 Badamunda

Badamunda 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 63.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anugul to Badamunda is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Badamunda is about 51 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Badamunda

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

Health Facilities in Badamunda

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

FAQs about Badamunda