Badura - Kamakshyanagar, Dhenkanal

Badura is a village situated in the Kamakshyanagar tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kamakshyanagar and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Jagannathpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Badura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Badura is 402409. The village covers a total geographical area of 89 hectares and falls under the 759039 pincode. Kamakshyanagar is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Badura

According to the 2011 Census, Badura village had a total population of 65 people, including 35 males and 30 females, living in 14 households. The sex ratio was 857 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.97%, with male literacy at 84.85% and female literacy at 78.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 10.

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

Nearby Villages of Badura

Badura 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 Badura

Badura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sadashibapur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kamakshyanagar to Badura is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Badura is about 52 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 Badura

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

Health Facilities in Badura

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

FAQs about Badura