Badahalapada - Rajkanika, Kendrapara

Badahalapada is a village situated in the Rajkanika tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajkanika and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Padhanpada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Badahalapada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Badahalapada is 395595. The village covers a total geographical area of 202 hectares and falls under the 754227 pincode. Pattamundai is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Badahalapada

According to the 2011 Census, Badahalapada village had a total population of 1,203 people, including 633 males and 570 females, living in 243 households. The sex ratio was 900 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.47%, with male literacy at 84.66% and female literacy at 52.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,201.

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

Nearby Villages of Badahalapada

Badahalapada 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 Badahalapada

Badahalapada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kapali Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pattamundai to Badahalapada is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Badahalapada is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Badahalapada

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

Health Facilities in Badahalapada

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

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