Badaganda - R.Udayagiri, Gajapati
Badaganda is a village situated in the R.Udayagiri tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from R.udaygiri and around 74 km from Paralakhemundi. Chelligada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Badaganda village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Badaganda is 414143. The village covers a total geographical area of 44 hectares and falls under the 761212 pincode. Parlakhemundi is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.
Badaganda 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.
Nearby Villages of Badaganda
Badaganda 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Sinising | East | 0.86 km |
| Abarsing | North | 1.74 km |
| Patrabasa | South-East | 2.03 km |
| Kandulu | South | 2.44 km |
| Padamapur | East | 2.68 km |
| Jalara(talada) | North-East | 3.56 km |
| Bhaliasahi | East | 3.62 km |
| Ora | South | 3.67 km |
| Sundaraba | North-West | 3.90 km |
| Sailanga | North-East | 4.62 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Badaganda
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Badaganda. The nearest railway station is Sompeta, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 119.1 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Parlakhemundi to Badaganda is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Badaganda is about 74 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Badaganda
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Badaganda village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Badaganda
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Badaganda village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Badaganda
Where is Badaganda located?
Badaganda village is located in R.Udayagiri Tehsil, Gajapati district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Badaganda?
The Gram Panchayat of Badaganda is Chelligada.
What is the pincode of Badaganda?
The pincode of Badaganda is 761212.