Badakolar - Ersama, Jagatsinghapur
Badakolar is a village situated in the Ersama tehsil of Jagatsinghapur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ersama and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Jagatsinghapur . Krushnachandrapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Badakolar village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Badakolar is 397366. The village covers a total geographical area of 21 hectares and falls under the 754138 pincode. Jagatsinghapur is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.
Badakolar 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 Badakolar
Badakolar 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Bhiranga | East | 0.88 km |
| Saramula | North | 0.94 km |
| Rambhala Chaka | South | 0.95 km |
| Sanakolar | North-West | 1.08 km |
| Paida | South-West | 1.39 km |
| Pokhariapada | South | 1.51 km |
| Krushnachandrapur | North | 1.77 km |
| Gandhapur | East | 1.98 km |
| Jabedhuan | North | 2.06 km |
| Singarsahi | West | 2.30 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Badakolar
Badakolar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Nimkana, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.8 km.
| 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 Jagatsinghapur to Badakolar is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Badakolar
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Badakolar 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 1-2 km |
Health Facilities in Badakolar
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Badakolar village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Badakolar
Where is Badakolar located?
Badakolar village is located in Ersama Tehsil, Jagatsinghapur district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Badakolar?
The Gram Panchayat of Badakolar is Krushnachandrapur.
What is the pincode of Badakolar?
The pincode of Badakolar is 754138.