Badagosani - Paralakhemundi, Gajapati

Badagosani is a village situated in the Paralakhemundi tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 23 km from Gurandi and around 23 km from Paralakhemundi. Badagosani village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Badagosani is 414724. The village covers a total geographical area of 352 hectares and falls under the 761211 pincode. Parlakhemundi is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Badagosani 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.

Population of Badagosani

As per Census 2011, Badagosani village has a total population of 418 people, consisting of 200 males and 218 females. The village has 114 households and a sex ratio of 1,090 females per 1,000 males. There are 40 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 220 literate and 198 illiterate residents. Additionally, 126 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Badagosani

Badagosani 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 Badagosani

Badagosani is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Parlakhemundi, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 138.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Parlakhemundi to Badagosani is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Badagosani is about 23 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Badagosani

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

Health Facilities in Badagosani

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

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