Baradandi - Bolagad, Khordha

Baradandi is a village situated in the Bolagad tehsil of Khordha district, Odisha. It is located approximately 37 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bolagad and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Khordha . Sagaragaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baradandi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baradandi is 407044. The village covers a total geographical area of 91 hectares and falls under the 752066 pincode. Nayagarh is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Baradandi 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 Baradandi

According to the 2011 Census, Baradandi village had a total population of 1,117 people, including 566 males and 551 females, living in 253 households. The sex ratio was 973 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.63%, with male literacy at 95.17% and female literacy at 79.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 120.

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

Nearby Villages of Baradandi

Baradandi 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 Baradandi

Baradandi 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 39.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nayagarh to Baradandi is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Khordha to Baradandi is about 37 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 Baradandi

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

Health Facilities in Baradandi

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

FAQs about Baradandi