Badakantakandha - Ersama, Jagatsinghapur
Badakantakandha is a village situated in the Ersama tehsil of Jagatsinghapur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 22 km from Kujang and around 62 km from Jagatsinghapur . Dhinkia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Badakantakandha village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Badakantakandha is 397288. The village covers a total geographical area of 108 hectares and falls under the 754141 pincode. Paradip is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.
Badakantakandha 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.
Nearby Villages of Badakantakandha
Badakantakandha 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Firikichhitakandha | South | 1.14 km |
| Sunadiakandha | North-West | 1.21 km |
| Trilochanpur | East | 1.39 km |
| Kankardia | South-West | 1.56 km |
| Pratappur | North | 1.62 km |
| Mirigidiakandha | North-West | 2.07 km |
| Khasulidia | North-East | 2.17 km |
| Dhinkia | South-East | 2.27 km |
| Jalapadakandha | North-West | 2.42 km |
| Baradakandha | East | 2.43 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Badakantakandha
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Badakantakandha. The nearest railway station is Bagadia Ph, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.0 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | Available within >10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Paradip to Badakantakandha is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jagatsinghapur to Badakantakandha 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 Badakantakandha
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Badakantakandha village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Badakantakandha
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Badakantakandha 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 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Badakantakandha
Where is Badakantakandha located?
Badakantakandha village is located in Ersama Tehsil, Jagatsinghapur district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Badakantakandha?
The Gram Panchayat of Badakantakandha is Dhinkia.
What is the pincode of Badakantakandha?
The pincode of Badakantakandha is 754141.