Badakukudakata - Dasamantapur, Koraput

Badakukudakata is a village situated in the Dasamantapur tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dasamantapur and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Duarsuni serves as the Gram Panchayat for Badakukudakata village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Badakukudakata is 428425. The village covers a total geographical area of 80 hectares and falls under the 764028 pincode. Kotpad is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Badakukudakata

According to the 2011 Census, Badakukudakata village had a total population of 51 people, including 25 males and 26 females, living in 16 households. The sex ratio was 1,040 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 2.44%, with male literacy at 5.00%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 51.

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

Nearby Villages of Badakukudakata

Badakukudakata 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 Badakukudakata

Public transport in the Badakukudakata is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Maligura, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kotpad to Badakukudakata is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Badakukudakata is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Badakukudakata

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

Health Facilities in Badakukudakata

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

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