Badapalli - Khallikote, Ganjam

Badapalli is a village situated in the Khallikote tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 62 km from Khalikote and around 62 km from Chatrapur. Badapalli village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Badapalli is 411783. The village covers a total geographical area of 144 hectares and falls under the 761029 pincode. Khalikote is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Badapalli

According to the 2011 Census, Badapalli village had a total population of 675 people, including 275 males and 400 females, living in 127 households. The sex ratio was 1,455 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.96%, with male literacy at 55.40% and female literacy at 54.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 9, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 660.

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

Nearby Villages of Badapalli

Badapalli 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 Badapalli

Badapalli is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Chilka, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khalikote to Badapalli is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Badapalli is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Badapalli

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

Health Facilities in Badapalli

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

FAQs about Badapalli