Badafogal - Derabish, Kendrapara

Badafogal is a village situated in the Derabish tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Derabish and around 14 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Khamala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Badafogal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Badafogal is 396684. The village covers a total geographical area of 98 hectares and falls under the 754208 pincode. Kendrapara is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Badafogal

As per Census 2011, Badafogal village has a total population of 531 people, consisting of 288 males and 243 females. The village has 124 households and a sex ratio of 843 females per 1,000 males. There are 56 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 373 literate and 158 illiterate residents. Additionally, 118 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Badafogal

Badafogal 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 Badafogal

Badafogal is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Banbihari Gwalipur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendrapara to Badafogal is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Badafogal is about 14 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Badafogal

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

Health Facilities in Badafogal

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

FAQs about Badafogal