Badakichaba - Machh Kund, Koraput

Badakichaba is a village situated in the Machh Kund tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Machh Kund and around 67 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Godihanjar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Badakichaba village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Badakichaba is 429598. The village covers a total geographical area of 452 hectares and falls under the 764040 pincode. Jeypur is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Badakichaba village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Koraput Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Badakichaba

As per Census 2011, Badakichaba village has a total population of 250 people, consisting of 127 males and 123 females. The village has 76 households and a sex ratio of 968 females per 1,000 males. There are 48 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 84 literate and 166 illiterate residents. Additionally, 18 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 213 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Badakichaba are given below:

Nearby Villages of Badakichaba

Badakichaba 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 Badakichaba

Badakichaba is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Machhakunda, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jeypur to Badakichaba is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Badakichaba is about 67 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Badakichaba

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

Health Facilities in Badakichaba

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

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