Badakhora - Odapada, Dhenkanal
Badakhora is a village situated in the Odapada tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from Dhenkanal Sadar and around 10 km from Dhenkanal. Siminai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Badakhora village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Badakhora is 403235. The village covers a total geographical area of 41 hectares and falls under the 759016 pincode. Dhenkanal is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.
Badakhora 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.
Nearby Villages of Badakhora
Badakhora 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Dengabereni | South | 0.79 km |
| Sariapada | West | 1.26 km |
| Ankarantipur | North-East | 1.78 km |
| Beda | South | 1.84 km |
| Mulisinga | North-East | 1.99 km |
| Mahendrapur | North | 1.99 km |
| Pansapada | North-East | 2.08 km |
| Sainbiri | North | 2.14 km |
| Panchupati | North-East | 2.18 km |
| Luni | South | 2.26 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Badakhora
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Badakhora. The nearest railway station is Dandi Mal, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.3 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dhenkanal to Badakhora is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Badakhora
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Badakhora village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Badakhora
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Badakhora village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Badakhora
Where is Badakhora located?
Badakhora village is located in Odapada Tehsil, Dhenkanal district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Badakhora?
The Gram Panchayat of Badakhora is Siminai.
What is the pincode of Badakhora?
The pincode of Badakhora is 759016.