Badapal - Kujang, Jagatsinghapur

Badapal is a village situated in the Kujang tehsil of Jagatsinghapur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kujang and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Jagatsinghapur . Agapal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Badapal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Badapal is 397188. The village covers a total geographical area of 147 hectares and falls under the 754140 pincode. Paradip is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Badapal 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 Badapal

According to the 2011 Census, Badapal village had a total population of 898 people, including 467 males and 431 females, living in 198 households. The sex ratio was 923 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 90.62%, with male literacy at 96.22% and female literacy at 84.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 104.

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

Nearby Villages of Badapal

Badapal 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 Badapal

Badapal 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 52.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Paradip to Badapal is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jagatsinghapur to Badapal is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Badapal

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

Health Facilities in Badapal

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

FAQs about Badapal