Badabuda - Ersama, Jagatsinghapur

Badabuda is a village situated in the Ersama tehsil of Jagatsinghapur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from Kujang and around 60 km from Jagatsinghapur . Balitutha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Badabuda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Badabuda is 397280. The village covers a total geographical area of 119 hectares and falls under the 754141 pincode. Paradip is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Badabuda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Balikuda-ersama Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jagatsinghpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Badabuda

As per Census 2011, Badabuda village has a total population of 688 people, consisting of 353 males and 335 females. The village has 149 households and a sex ratio of 949 females per 1,000 males. There are 54 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 553 literate and 135 illiterate residents. Additionally, 74 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Badabuda are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population688353335
Child Population (0–6 yrs)542727
Scheduled Castes (SC)743737
Literate Population553298255
Illiterate Population1355580

Nearby Villages of Badabuda

Badabuda 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BalituthaEast1.04 km
AlligarhWest1.35 km
MulakaniNorth1.68 km
BadagabapurNorth-West1.75 km
SanagabapurNorth-West1.76 km
PanigadiakandhaEast1.95 km
BamadeipurNorth-East1.99 km
KokakhandhaEast1.99 km
BhitarasrichandanpurWest2.03 km
GarhkujangSouth2.06 km

Transport and Connectivity of Badabuda

Badabuda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Badabandha Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Paradip to Badabuda is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jagatsinghapur to Badabuda is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Badabuda

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within <1 km
ATMNoAvailable within <1 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Badabuda

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Badabuda

Where is Badabuda located?

Badabuda village is located in Ersama Tehsil, Jagatsinghapur district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Badabuda?

The Gram Panchayat of Badabuda is Balitutha.

What is the pincode of Badabuda?

The pincode of Badabuda is 754141.

What is the population of Badabuda?

Badabuda has a total population of 688, including 353 males and 335 females.

How many households are there in Badabuda?

There are 149 households in Badabuda.

What is the literacy rate in Badabuda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Badabuda is 80.38%. Male literacy is 84.42% and female literacy is 76.12%.