Badigam - Kukudakhandi, Ganjam
Badigam is a village situated in the Kukudakhandi tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from Digapahandi and around 38 km from Chatrapur. Kankia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Badigam village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Badigam is 412881. The village covers a total geographical area of 304 hectares and falls under the 761008 pincode. Digapahandi is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.
Badigam village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Digapahandi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Berhampur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Badigam
Badigam is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Badigam
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Badigam.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digapahandi to Badigam is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Badigam is about 38 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 Badigam
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Badigam village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Badigam
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Badigam village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Badigam
Where is Badigam located?
Badigam village is located in Kukudakhandi Tehsil, Ganjam district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Badigam?
The Gram Panchayat of Badigam is Kankia.
What is the pincode of Badigam?
The pincode of Badigam is 761008.