Badigam - Kasinagar, Gajapati
Badigam is a village situated in the Kasinagar tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 30 km from Kashinagara and around 50 km from Paralakhemundi. Khandava serves as the Gram Panchayat for Badigam village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Badigam is 414496. The village falls under the 761206 pincode. Parlakhemundi is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.
Badigam village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Paralakhemundi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Berhampur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Badigam
Badigam is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Badigam
Public transport in the Badigam is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. Badigam has a railway station.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | Yes | Available within village |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Parlakhemundi to Badigam is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Badigam is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Badigam
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Badigam village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Badigam
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Badigam village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Badigam
Where is Badigam located?
Badigam village is located in Kasinagar Tehsil, Gajapati district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Badigam?
The Gram Panchayat of Badigam is Khandava.
What is the pincode of Badigam?
The pincode of Badigam is 761206.