Badungia - Baliguda, Kandhamal
Badungia is a village situated in the Baliguda tehsil of Kandhamal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baliguda and around 107 km from the district headquarters in Phulbani. Rutungia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Badungia village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Badungia is 416764. The village covers a total geographical area of 102 hectares and falls under the 762013 pincode. Phulabani is the nearest town, located about 111 km away.
Badungia 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 Badungia
As per Census 2011, Badungia village has a total population of 238 people, consisting of 109 males and 129 females. The village has 49 households and a sex ratio of 1,183 females per 1,000 males. There are 48 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 125 literate and 113 illiterate residents. Additionally, 181 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Badungia are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 238 | 109 | 129 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 48 | 20 | 28 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 181 | 82 | 99 |
| Literate Population | 125 | 80 | 45 |
| Illiterate Population | 113 | 29 | 84 |
Nearby Villages of Badungia
Badungia 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 Badungia
Public transport in the Badungia 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 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Phulabani to Badungia is about 111 km, with a usual travel time of around ~3.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Phulbani to Badungia is about 107 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 Badungia
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Badungia village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Badungia
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Badungia village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Badungia
Where is Badungia located?
Badungia village is located in Baliguda Tehsil, Kandhamal district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Badungia?
The Gram Panchayat of Badungia is Rutungia.
What is the pincode of Badungia?
The pincode of Badungia is 762013.
What is the population of Badungia?
Badungia has a total population of 238, including 109 males and 129 females.
How many households are there in Badungia?
There are 49 households in Badungia.
What is the literacy rate in Badungia?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Badungia is 52.52%. Male literacy is 73.39% and female literacy is 34.88%.