Badhadia - Rajnagar, Kendrapara
Badhadia is a village situated in the Rajnagar tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajnagar and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Dangamal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Badhadia village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Badhadia is 395763. The village covers a total geographical area of 84 hectares and falls under the 754248 pincode. Pattamundai is the nearest town, located about 39 km away.
Badhadia 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 Badhadia
According to the 2011 Census, Badhadia village had a total population of 1,145 people, including 579 males and 566 females, living in 239 households. The sex ratio was 978 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.97%, with male literacy at 89.14% and female literacy at 78.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 175, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,145 | 579 | 566 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 172 | 100 | 72 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 175 | 88 | 87 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Literate Population | 817 | 427 | 390 |
| Illiterate Population | 328 | 152 | 176 |
Nearby Villages of Badhadia
Badhadia is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Badhadia
Badhadia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pattamundai to Badhadia is about 39 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Badhadia is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Badhadia
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Badhadia village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 1-2 km |
Health Facilities in Badhadia
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Badhadia village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
FAQs about Badhadia
Where is Badhadia located?
Badhadia village is located in Rajnagar Tehsil, Kendrapara district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Badhadia?
The Gram Panchayat of Badhadia is Dangamal.
What is the pincode of Badhadia?
The pincode of Badhadia is 754248.
What is the population of Badhadia?
Badhadia had a total population of 1,145, including 579 males and 566 females.
How many households are there in Badhadia?
Badhadia had 239 households.
What is the literacy rate in Badhadia?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Badhadia was 83.97%. Male literacy was 89.14% and female literacy was 78.95%.