Badapada - Pattamundai, Kendrapara

Badapada is a village situated in the Pattamundai tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pattamundai and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Badapada village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Badapada is 396328. The village covers a total geographical area of 161 hectares and falls under the 754245 pincode. Pattamundai is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Badapada

According to the 2011 Census, Badapada village had a total population of 1,478 people, including 706 males and 772 females, living in 333 households. The sex ratio was 1,093 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.29%, with male literacy at 94.17% and female literacy at 81.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 385, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Badapada

Badapada 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 Badapada

Badapada 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 68.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pattamundai to Badapada is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Badapada is about 20 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 Badapada

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

Health Facilities in Badapada

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

FAQs about Badapada