Baidigadi - Kujang, Jagatsinghapur

Baidigadi is a village situated in the Kujang tehsil of Jagatsinghapur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kujang and around 44 km from the district headquarters in Jagatsinghapur . Gopikuda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baidigadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baidigadi is 397214. The village covers a total geographical area of 75 hectares and falls under the 754141 pincode. Paradip is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Baidigadi 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 Baidigadi

As per Census 2011, Baidigadi village has a total population of 227 people, consisting of 115 males and 112 females. The village has 52 households and a sex ratio of 973 females per 1,000 males. There are 23 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 167 literate and 60 illiterate residents. Additionally, 5 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 29 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Baidigadi

Baidigadi 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 Baidigadi

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Baidigadi. The nearest railway station is Badabandha Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Paradip to Baidigadi is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jagatsinghapur to Baidigadi is about 44 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baidigadi

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

Health Facilities in Baidigadi

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

FAQs about Baidigadi