Bahadapada - Mohana, Gajapati

Bahadapada is a village situated in the Mohana tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mohana and around 110 km from the district headquarters in Paralakhemundi. Jeerango serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bahadapada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bahadapada is 413937. The village covers a total geographical area of 399 hectares and falls under the 761017 pincode. Digapahandi is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.

Bahadapada 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 Bahadapada

According to the 2011 Census, Bahadapada village had a total population of 522 people, including 257 males and 265 females, living in 95 households. The sex ratio was 1,031 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 31.71%, with male literacy at 43.90% and female literacy at 19.51%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 55, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 290.

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

Nearby Villages of Bahadapada

Bahadapada 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 Bahadapada

Bahadapada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jhadupudi, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 112.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digapahandi to Bahadapada is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Bahadapada 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 Bahadapada

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

Health Facilities in Bahadapada

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

FAQs about Bahadapada