Badadihi - Mahakalapada, Kendrapara

Badadihi is a village situated in the Mahakalapada tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mahakalapada and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Badihi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Badadihi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Badadihi is 397026. The village covers a total geographical area of 396 hectares and falls under the 754245 pincode. Pattamundai is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Badadihi

According to the 2011 Census, Badadihi village had a total population of 1,203 people, including 602 males and 601 females, living in 260 households. The sex ratio was 998 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.35%, with male literacy at 90.11% and female literacy at 72.69%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 289.

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

Nearby Villages of Badadihi

Badadihi 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 Badadihi

Badadihi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Paradip, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pattamundai to Badadihi is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Badadihi is about 30 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 Badadihi

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

Health Facilities in Badadihi

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

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