Badchiching - Narala, Kalahandi

Badchiching is a village situated in the Narala tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narala and around 15 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Santpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Badchiching village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Badchiching is 422880. The village covers a total geographical area of 139 hectares and falls under the 766100 pincode. Bhawanipatna is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Badchiching 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 Badchiching

According to the 2011 Census, Badchiching village had a total population of 392 people, including 200 males and 192 females, living in 103 households. The sex ratio was 960 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.65%, with male literacy at 64.94% and female literacy at 50.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 239.

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

Nearby Villages of Badchiching

Badchiching 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 Badchiching

Badchiching is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is G. Ramchandrapur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawanipatna to Badchiching is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Badchiching is about 15 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 Badchiching

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

Health Facilities in Badchiching

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

FAQs about Badchiching