Badanko - Aali, Kendrapara

Badanko is a village situated in the Aali tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Aali and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Balakati serves as the Gram Panchayat for Badanko village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Badanko is 396118. The village covers a total geographical area of 280 hectares and falls under the 754219 pincode. Pattamundai is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Badanko village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Aul Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kendrapara Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Badanko

As per Census 2011, Badanko village has a total population of 1,580 people, consisting of 710 males and 870 females. The village has 385 households and a sex ratio of 1,225 females per 1,000 males. There are 210 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,108 literate and 472 illiterate residents. Additionally, 478 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Badanko are given below:

Nearby Villages of Badanko

Badanko 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 Badanko

Badanko is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Paradip, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pattamundai to Badanko is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Badanko is about 38 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Badanko

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

Health Facilities in Badanko

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

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