Badapalanka - Chikiti, Ganjam

Badapalanka is a village situated in the Chikiti tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 30 km from Nuagaon and around 52 km from Chatrapur. Ramachandrapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Badapalanka village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Badapalanka is 413085. The village covers a total geographical area of 157 hectares and falls under the 761010 pincode. Chikiti is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Badapalanka 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 Badapalanka

According to the 2011 Census, Badapalanka village had a total population of 944 people, including 457 males and 487 females, living in 214 households. The sex ratio was 1,066 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.80%, with male literacy at 75.06% and female literacy at 55.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 202, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 6.

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

Nearby Villages of Badapalanka

Badapalanka 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 Badapalanka

Badapalanka is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ichchpuram, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 135.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chikiti to Badapalanka is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Badapalanka is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Badapalanka

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

Health Facilities in Badapalanka

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

FAQs about Badapalanka