Badakumari - Bolagad, Khordha

Badakumari is a village situated in the Bolagad tehsil of Khordha district, Odisha. It is located approximately 31 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bolagad and around 31 km from the district headquarters in Khordha . Badakumari village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Badakumari is 407076. The village covers a total geographical area of 67 hectares and falls under the 752066 pincode. Khordha is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

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

Population of Badakumari

According to the 2011 Census, Badakumari village had a total population of 827 people, including 440 males and 387 females, living in 175 households. The sex ratio was 880 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.39%, with male literacy at 93.20% and female literacy at 82.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 31.

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

Nearby Villages of Badakumari

Badakumari 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 Badakumari

Badakumari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tapang, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khordha to Badakumari is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Khordha to Badakumari is about 31 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 Badakumari

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

Health Facilities in Badakumari

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

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