Badachhatrang - Thuamul Rampur, Kalahandi

Badachhatrang is a village situated in the Thuamul Rampur tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Thuamul Rampur and around 98 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Badachhatrang village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Badachhatrang is 424438. The village covers a total geographical area of 607 hectares and falls under the 766037 pincode. Bhawanipatna is the nearest town, located about 87 km away.

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

Population of Badachhatrang

According to the 2011 Census, Badachhatrang village had a total population of 833 people, including 389 males and 444 females, living in 216 households. The sex ratio was 1,141 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 29.96%, with male literacy at 44.55% and female literacy at 17.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 152, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 369.

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

Nearby Villages of Badachhatrang

Badachhatrang 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 Badachhatrang

Badachhatrang is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Leliguma, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawanipatna to Badachhatrang is about 87 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Badachhatrang is about 98 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Badachhatrang

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

Health Facilities in Badachhatrang

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

FAQs about Badachhatrang