Badakarida - Purushottampur, Ganjam

Badakarida is a village situated in the Purushottampur tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from Kabisuryanagar and around 44 km from Chatrapur. Badakharida serves as the Gram Panchayat for Badakarida village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Badakarida is 411464. The village covers a total geographical area of 513 hectares and falls under the 761041 pincode. Purusottampur is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Badakarida 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 Badakarida

According to the 2011 Census, Badakarida village had a total population of 2,926 people, including 1,494 males and 1,432 females, living in 599 households. The sex ratio was 959 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.51%, with male literacy at 79.37% and female literacy at 55.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 825.

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

Nearby Villages of Badakarida

Badakarida 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 Badakarida

Badakarida is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Narasimhapura, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 101.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Purusottampur to Badakarida is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Badakarida is about 44 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Badakarida

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

Health Facilities in Badakarida

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

FAQs about Badakarida