Badapal - Rajnagar, Kendrapara

Badapal is a village situated in the Rajnagar tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajnagar and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Kandira serves as the Gram Panchayat for Badapal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Badapal is 395869. The village covers a total geographical area of 218 hectares and falls under the 754225 pincode. Pattamundai is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Badapal 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 Badapal

As per Census 2011, Badapal village has a total population of 209 people, consisting of 115 males and 94 females. The village has 53 households and a sex ratio of 817 females per 1,000 males. There are 33 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 110 literate and 99 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Badapal

Badapal 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 Badapal

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Badapal. The nearest railway station is Paradip, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pattamundai to Badapal is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Badapal is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Badapal

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

Health Facilities in Badapal

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

FAQs about Badapal