Badakhairakhama - Kodala, Ganjam

Badakhairakhama is a village situated in the Kodala tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 70 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kodala and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Chatrapur. Badakhairakhama village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Badakhairakhama is 411665. The village covers a total geographical area of 171 hectares and falls under the 761035 pincode. Kodala is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Badakhairakhama

According to the 2011 Census, Badakhairakhama village had a total population of 1,142 people, including 574 males and 568 females, living in 225 households. The sex ratio was 990 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.02%, with male literacy at 88.42% and female literacy at 54.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 99.

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

Nearby Villages of Badakhairakhama

Badakhairakhama 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 Badakhairakhama

Badakhairakhama is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khallikot, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kodala to Badakhairakhama is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Badakhairakhama is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Badakhairakhama

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

Health Facilities in Badakhairakhama

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

FAQs about Badakhairakhama