Badaldei - Junagarh, Kalahandi

Badaldei is a village situated in the Junagarh tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Junagarh and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Nandol serves as the Gram Panchayat for Badaldei village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Badaldei is 423693. The village covers a total geographical area of 466 hectares and falls under the 766002 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Badaldei

According to the 2011 Census, Badaldei village had a total population of 1,141 people, including 552 males and 589 females, living in 290 households. The sex ratio was 1,067 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.54%, with male literacy at 69.13% and female literacy at 43.17%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 43, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 102.

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

Nearby Villages of Badaldei

Badaldei 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 Badaldei

Badaldei is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Badaldei is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Badaldei is about 22 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Badaldei

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

Health Facilities in Badaldei

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

FAQs about Badaldei