Badalapaschima Khanda - Balipatna, Khordha
Badalapaschima Khanda is a village situated in the Balipatna tehsil of Khordha district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Balipatna and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Khordha . Kurunjipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Badalapaschima Khanda village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Badalapaschima Khanda is 407697. The village covers a total geographical area of 45 hectares and falls under the 752102 pincode. Nimapada is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.
Badalapaschima Khanda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jayadev Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bhubaneswar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Badalapaschima Khanda
According to the 2011 Census, Badalapaschima Khanda village had a total population of 364 people, including 198 males and 166 females, living in 108 households. The sex ratio was 838 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.01%, with male literacy at 85.87% and female literacy at 68.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 81.
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 | 364 | 198 | 166 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 32 | 14 | 18 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 81 | 40 | 41 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 259 | 158 | 101 |
| Illiterate Population | 105 | 40 | 65 |
Nearby Villages of Badalapaschima Khanda
Badalapaschima Khanda 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 Badalapaschima Khanda
Badalapaschima Khanda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.
| 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 Nimapada to Badalapaschima Khanda is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Khordha to Badalapaschima Khanda is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Badalapaschima Khanda
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Badalapaschima Khanda village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | Yes | Available within village |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Badalapaschima Khanda
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Badalapaschima Khanda village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Badalapaschima Khanda
Where is Badalapaschima Khanda located?
Badalapaschima Khanda village is located in Balipatna Tehsil, Khordha district, Odisha, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Badalapaschima Khanda?
The Gram Panchayat of Badalapaschima Khanda is Kurunjipur.
What is the pincode of Badalapaschima Khanda?
The pincode of Badalapaschima Khanda is 752102.
What is the population of Badalapaschima Khanda?
Badalapaschima Khanda had a total population of 364, including 198 males and 166 females.
How many households are there in Badalapaschima Khanda?
Badalapaschima Khanda had 108 households.
What is the literacy rate in Badalapaschima Khanda?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Badalapaschima Khanda was 78.01%. Male literacy was 85.87% and female literacy was 68.24%.