Badalo

Badalo is a village located in Motunga tehsil of Dhenkanal district in Odisha, India. It is situated 11km away from sub-district headquarter Motunga (tehsildar office) and 37km away from district headquarter Dhenkanal. As per 2009 stats, Badalo village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Badalo unique in its vibrant Motunga-Dhenkanal region. You’ll see Badalo’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Badalo

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Badalo is 402940. The village spans a total geographical area of 243 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 759020. Dhenkanal is nearest town to Badalo village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 37km away.

When it comes to local governance, Badalo village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Hindol Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Dhenkanal Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Badalo

Population of Badalo

According to the 2011 Census, Badalo has a total population of about 1,355, with approximately 698 males and 657 females. The sex ratio is around 941 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 145 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 403 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 124. The overall literacy rate is approximately 68.27%, with male literacy at about 77.36% and female literacy near 58.60%. There are around 330 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Badalo's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Badalo

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Badalo. As per the 2011 stats, Badalo had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Badalo

Knowing the nearby villages of Badalo helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Badalo.

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