Badachokada - Ganjam

Badachokada is a village situated in the Ganjam tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from Rambha and around 30 km from Chatrapur. Poirasi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Badachokada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Badachokada is 411973. The village covers a total geographical area of 221 hectares and falls under the 761019 pincode. Purusottampur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Badachokada

According to the 2011 Census, Badachokada village had a total population of 1,069 people, including 532 males and 537 females, living in 220 households. The sex ratio was 1,009 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.79%, with male literacy at 87.14% and female literacy at 58.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 123.

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

Nearby Villages of Badachokada

Badachokada 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 Badachokada

Badachokada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rambha, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 93.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Purusottampur to Badachokada is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Badachokada is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Badachokada

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

Health Facilities in Badachokada

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

FAQs about Badachokada