Badakhaman - Telkoi, Keonjhar

Badakhaman is a village situated in the Telkoi tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from Telkoi and around 75 km from Kendujhar. Talapada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Badakhaman village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Badakhaman is 386401. The village covers a total geographical area of 236 hectares and falls under the 758018 pincode. Kendujhar is the nearest town, located about 95 km away.

Badakhaman 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 Badakhaman

According to the 2011 Census, Badakhaman village had a total population of 312 people, including 149 males and 163 females, living in 63 households. The sex ratio was 1,094 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 43.53%, with male literacy at 52.50% and female literacy at 35.56%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 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 Badakhaman

Badakhaman 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 Badakhaman

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Badakhaman. The nearest railway station is Basantapur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 101.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendujhar to Badakhaman is about 95 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Badakhaman is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Badakhaman

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

Health Facilities in Badakhaman

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

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