Badakelajhori - Chikiti, Ganjam

Badakelajhori is a village situated in the Chikiti tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 48 km from Nuagaon and around 74 km from Chatrapur. L.laxminarayanpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Badakelajhori village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Badakelajhori is 413012. The village covers a total geographical area of 180 hectares and falls under the 761011 pincode. Digapahandi is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Badakelajhori

According to the 2011 Census, Badakelajhori village had a total population of 752 people, including 391 males and 361 females, living in 154 households. The sex ratio was 923 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.48%, with male literacy at 79.77% and female literacy at 54.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 127.

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

Nearby Villages of Badakelajhori

Badakelajhori 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 Badakelajhori

Badakelajhori is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ichchpuram, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 132.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digapahandi to Badakelajhori is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Badakelajhori 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 Badakelajhori

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

Health Facilities in Badakelajhori

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

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