Badakamandala - Harichandanpur, Keonjhar

Badakamandala is a village situated in the Harichandanpur tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 35 km from Pandapara and around 35 km from Kendujhar. Tentalaposi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Badakamandala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Badakamandala is 386503. The village covers a total geographical area of 238 hectares and falls under the 758079 pincode. Kendujhar is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Badakamandala

According to the 2011 Census, Badakamandala village had a total population of 967 people, including 483 males and 484 females, living in 254 households. The sex ratio was 1,002 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.10%, with male literacy at 84.56% and female literacy at 57.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 10, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 162.

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

Nearby Villages of Badakamandala

Badakamandala 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 Badakamandala

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Badakamandala. The nearest railway station is Basantapur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 110.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendujhar to Badakamandala is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Badakamandala is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Badakamandala

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

Health Facilities in Badakamandala

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

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