Badipada - Kesinga, Kalahandi

Badipada is a village situated in the Kesinga tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kesinga and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Sirjapali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Badipada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Badipada is 422276. The village covers a total geographical area of 219 hectares and falls under the 766012 pincode. Kesinga is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Badipada

According to the 2011 Census, Badipada village had a total population of 789 people, including 396 males and 393 females, living in 244 households. The sex ratio was 992 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.57%, with male literacy at 76.22% and female literacy at 54.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 46, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

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

Nearby Villages of Badipada

Badipada 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 Badipada

Badipada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Badmal, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kesinga to Badipada is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Badipada is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Badipada

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

Health Facilities in Badipada

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

FAQs about Badipada