Badungia - Daringbadi, Kandhamal
Badungia is a village situated in the Daringbadi tehsil of Kandhamal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 35 km from Baliguda and around 110 km from Phulbani. Budaguda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Badungia village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Badungia is 416785. The village covers a total geographical area of 82 hectares and falls under the 762103 pincode. Phulabani is the nearest town, located about 106 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 G. udayagiri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kandhamal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Badungia
According to the 2011 Census, Badungia village had a total population of 234 people, including 117 males and 117 females, living in 45 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.46%, with male literacy at 71.29% and female literacy at 37.62%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 224.
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 | 234 | 117 | 117 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 32 | 16 | 16 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 224 | 112 | 112 |
| Literate Population | 110 | 72 | 38 |
| Illiterate Population | 124 | 45 | 79 |
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 106 km, with a usual travel time of around ~3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Phulbani to Badungia 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 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 5-10 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 >10 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 Daringbadi Tehsil, Kandhamal district, Odisha, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Badungia?
The Gram Panchayat of Badungia is Budaguda.
What is the pincode of Badungia?
The pincode of Badungia is 762103.
What is the population of Badungia?
Badungia had a total population of 234, including 117 males and 117 females.
How many households are there in Badungia?
Badungia had 45 households.
What is the literacy rate in Badungia?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Badungia was 54.46%. Male literacy was 71.29% and female literacy was 37.62%.