Bahadapal - Kankadahad, Dhenkanal

Bahadapal is a village situated in the Kankadahad tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kankadahad and around 73 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Kantol serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bahadapal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bahadapal is 402447. The village covers a total geographical area of 255 hectares and falls under the 759028 pincode. Kamakshyanagar is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

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

Population of Bahadapal

According to the 2011 Census, Bahadapal village had a total population of 736 people, including 367 males and 369 females, living in 181 households. The sex ratio was 1,005 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.72%, with male literacy at 86.24% and female literacy at 67.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 5, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 339.

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

Nearby Villages of Bahadapal

Bahadapal 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 Bahadapal

Public transport in the Bahadapal is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chilikidara, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kamakshyanagar to Bahadapal is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Bahadapal is about 73 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bahadapal

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

Health Facilities in Bahadapal

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

FAQs about Bahadapal