Badagan - Mahakalapada, Kendrapara

Badagan is a village situated in the Mahakalapada tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 16 km from Marsaghai and around 24 km from Kendrapara . Jayachandrapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Badagan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Badagan is 396937. The village covers a total geographical area of 342 hectares and falls under the 754213 pincode. Kendrapara is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Badagan 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 Badagan

As per Census 2011, Badagan village has a total population of 1,322 people, consisting of 682 males and 640 females. The village has 288 households and a sex ratio of 938 females per 1,000 males. There are 118 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 957 literate and 365 illiterate residents. Additionally, 158 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Badagan

Badagan 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 Badagan

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Badagan. The nearest railway station is Badabandha Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendrapara to Badagan is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Badagan is about 24 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 Badagan

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

Health Facilities in Badagan

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

FAQs about Badagan