Badabalikani - Kujang, Jagatsinghapur

Badabalikani is a village situated in the Kujang tehsil of Jagatsinghapur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kujang and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Jagatsinghapur . Badabalikani village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Badabalikani is 397187. The village covers a total geographical area of 205 hectares and falls under the 754141 pincode. Jagatsinghapur is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

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

Population of Badabalikani

As per Census 2011, Badabalikani village has a total population of 1,601 people, consisting of 802 males and 799 females. The village has 389 households and a sex ratio of 996 females per 1,000 males. There are 129 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,314 literate and 287 illiterate residents. Additionally, 81 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Badabalikani

Badabalikani 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 Badabalikani

Badabalikani is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rahama, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jagatsinghapur to Badabalikani is about 33 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 Badabalikani

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

Health Facilities in Badabalikani

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

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