Baddhuriam - Laikera, Jharsuguda

Baddhuriam is a village situated in the Laikera tehsil of Jharsuguda district, Odisha. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Laikera and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Jharsuguda. Tileimal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baddhuriam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baddhuriam is 381163. The village covers a total geographical area of 800 hectares and falls under the 768221 pincode. Jharsuguda is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Baddhuriam

According to the 2011 Census, Baddhuriam village had a total population of 1,766 people, including 808 males and 958 females, living in 397 households. The sex ratio was 1,186 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.77%, with male literacy at 70.74% and female literacy at 59.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 204, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,172.

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

Nearby Villages of Baddhuriam

Baddhuriam 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 Baddhuriam

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Baddhuriam. The nearest railway station is Bamra, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jharsuguda to Baddhuriam is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jharsuguda to Baddhuriam is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baddhuriam

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

Health Facilities in Baddhuriam

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

FAQs about Baddhuriam