Badula - Dharakote, Ganjam

Badula is a village situated in the Dharakote tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 42 km from Gangapur and around 85 km from Chatrapur. Jharapari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Badula village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Badula is 410781. The village covers a total geographical area of 133 hectares and falls under the 761123 pincode. Asika is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Badula

According to the 2011 Census, Badula village had a total population of 933 people, including 498 males and 435 females, living in 182 households. The sex ratio was 873 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.02%, with male literacy at 85.07% and female literacy at 53.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 47.

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

Nearby Villages of Badula

Badula 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 Badula

Badula is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Brahmapur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 111.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Asika to Badula is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Badula is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Badula

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

Health Facilities in Badula

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

FAQs about Badula