Badagada - Raikia, Kandhamal

Badagada is a village situated in the Raikia tehsil of Kandhamal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 46 km from the tehsil headquarters in Raikia and around 125 km from the district headquarters in Phulbani. Ranaba serves as the Gram Panchayat for Badagada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Badagada is 417655. The village covers a total geographical area of 428 hectares and falls under the 762101 pincode. Bhanjanagar is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Badagada 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 Badagada

According to the 2011 Census, Badagada village had a total population of 947 people, including 528 males and 419 females, living in 170 households. The sex ratio was 794 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.41%, with male literacy at 76.62% and female literacy at 49.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 144, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 734.

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

Nearby Villages of Badagada

Badagada 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 Badagada

Public transport in the Badagada is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Brahmapur, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 96.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhanjanagar to Badagada is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Phulbani to Badagada is about 125 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Badagada

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

Health Facilities in Badagada

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

FAQs about Badagada