Badangia - Daringbadi, Kandhamal
Badangia is a village situated in the Daringbadi tehsil of Kandhamal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Daringbadi and around 152 km from the district headquarters in Phulbani. Sirkabarga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Badangia village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Badangia is 417502. The village covers a total geographical area of 110 hectares and falls under the 762104 pincode. G. Udayagiri is the nearest town, located about 94 km away.
Badangia village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the G. udayagiri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kandhamal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Badangia
As per Census 2011, Badangia village has a total population of 221 people, consisting of 109 males and 112 females. The village has 69 households and a sex ratio of 1,027 females per 1,000 males. There are 38 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 111 literate and 110 illiterate residents. Additionally, 31 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Badangia are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 221 | 109 | 112 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 38 | 17 | 21 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 31 | 17 | 14 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1 | - | 1 |
| Literate Population | 111 | 69 | 42 |
| Illiterate Population | 110 | 40 | 70 |
Nearby Villages of Badangia
Badangia 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 Badangia
Public transport in the Badangia is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from G. Udayagiri to Badangia is about 94 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Phulbani to Badangia is about 152 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Badangia
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Badangia village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Badangia
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Badangia village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Badangia
Where is Badangia located?
Badangia village is located in Daringbadi Tehsil, Kandhamal district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Badangia?
The Gram Panchayat of Badangia is Sirkabarga.
What is the pincode of Badangia?
The pincode of Badangia is 762104.
What is the population of Badangia?
Badangia has a total population of 221, including 109 males and 112 females.
How many households are there in Badangia?
There are 69 households in Badangia.
What is the literacy rate in Badangia?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Badangia is 50.23%. Male literacy is 63.30% and female literacy is 37.50%.