Badakul - Mahakalapada, Kendrapara

Badakul is a village situated in the Mahakalapada tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from Marsaghai and around 22 km from Kendrapara . Badakul village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Badakul is 396920. The village covers a total geographical area of 248 hectares and falls under the 754213 pincode. Kendrapara is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Badakul 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 Badakul

According to the 2011 Census, Badakul village had a total population of 2,193 people, including 1,142 males and 1,051 females, living in 451 households. The sex ratio was 920 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.28%, with male literacy at 92.70% and female literacy at 79.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 43.

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

Nearby Villages of Badakul

Badakul 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 Badakul

Badakul is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Badabandha Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendrapara to Badakul is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Badakul is about 22 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 Badakul

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

Health Facilities in Badakul

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

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