Badapada - Nuagad, Gajapati

Badapada is a village situated in the Nuagad tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 48 km from Serango and around 48 km from Paralakhemundi. Badapada village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Badapada is 414293. The village covers a total geographical area of 116 hectares and falls under the 761214 pincode. Parlakhemundi is the nearest town, located about 48 km away.

Badapada 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 Badapada

As per Census 2011, Badapada village has a total population of 2,396 people, consisting of 1,147 males and 1,249 females. The village has 478 households and a sex ratio of 1,088 females per 1,000 males. There are 318 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,693 literate and 703 illiterate residents. Additionally, 68 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 378 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Badapada

Badapada 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 Badapada

Badapada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sitapuram Halt, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 118.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Parlakhemundi to Badapada is about 48 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Badapada is about 48 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 Badapada

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

Health Facilities in Badapada

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

FAQs about Badapada