Badapur - Mohana, Gajapati

Badapur is a village situated in the Mohana tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mohana and around 110 km from the district headquarters in Paralakhemundi. Sikulipadara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Badapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Badapur is 413832. The village covers a total geographical area of 48 hectares and falls under the 761017 pincode. Digapahandi is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Badapur

As per Census 2011, Badapur village has a total population of 476 people, consisting of 239 males and 237 females. The village has 120 households and a sex ratio of 991 females per 1,000 males. There are 81 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 266 literate and 210 illiterate residents. Additionally, 139 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Badapur are given below:

Nearby Villages of Badapur

Badapur 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 Badapur

Public transport in the Badapur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Golanthra, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 111.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digapahandi to Badapur is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Badapur is about 110 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Badapur

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

Health Facilities in Badapur

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

FAQs about Badapur