Badaguda - Baliguda, Kandhamal
Badaguda is a village situated in the Baliguda tehsil of Kandhamal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baliguda and around 110 km from the district headquarters in Phulbani. Parampanga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Badaguda village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Badaguda is 416727. The village covers a total geographical area of 34 hectares and falls under the 762103 pincode. Phulabani is the nearest town, located about 99 km away.
Badaguda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Baliguda Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kandhamal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Badaguda
According to the 2011 Census, Badaguda village had a total population of 25 people, including 13 males and 12 females, living in 5 households. The sex ratio was 923 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 26.32%, with male literacy at 30.00% and female literacy at 22.22%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 19.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 25 | 13 | 12 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 19 | 10 | 9 |
| Literate Population | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Illiterate Population | 20 | 10 | 10 |
Nearby Villages of Badaguda
Badaguda is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Badaguda
Public transport in the Badaguda is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Phulabani to Badaguda is about 99 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.8 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Phulbani to Badaguda is about 110 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Badaguda
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Badaguda village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Badaguda
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Badaguda village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | Yes | Available within village |
FAQs about Badaguda
Where is Badaguda located?
Badaguda village is located in Baliguda Tehsil, Kandhamal district, Odisha, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Badaguda?
The Gram Panchayat of Badaguda is Parampanga.
What is the pincode of Badaguda?
The pincode of Badaguda is 762103.
What is the population of Badaguda?
Badaguda had a total population of 25, including 13 males and 12 females.
How many households are there in Badaguda?
Badaguda had 5 households.
What is the literacy rate in Badaguda?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Badaguda was 26.32%. Male literacy was 30.00% and female literacy was 22.22%.