Badaligura - Nandapur, Koraput
Badaligura is a village situated in the Nandapur tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nandapur and around 51 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Bheja serves as the Gram Panchayat for Badaligura village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Badaligura is 429884. The village covers a total geographical area of 108 hectares and falls under the 764037 pincode. Koraput is the nearest town, located about 80 km away.
Badaligura village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Pottangi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Koraput Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Badaligura
According to the 2011 Census, Badaligura village had a total population of 132 people, including 63 males and 69 females, living in 34 households. The sex ratio was 1,095 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 30.39%, with male literacy at 43.48% and female literacy at 19.64%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 113.
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 | 132 | 63 | 69 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 30 | 17 | 13 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 113 | 57 | 56 |
| Literate Population | 31 | 20 | 11 |
| Illiterate Population | 101 | 43 | 58 |
Nearby Villages of Badaligura
Badaligura 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 Badaligura
Badaligura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. Badaligura has a railway station.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | Yes | Available within village |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Koraput to Badaligura is about 80 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Badaligura is about 51 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Badaligura
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Badaligura village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Badaligura
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Badaligura village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Badaligura
Where is Badaligura located?
Badaligura village is located in Nandapur Tehsil, Koraput district, Odisha, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Badaligura?
The Gram Panchayat of Badaligura is Bheja.
What is the pincode of Badaligura?
The pincode of Badaligura is 764037.
What is the population of Badaligura?
Badaligura had a total population of 132, including 63 males and 69 females.
How many households are there in Badaligura?
Badaligura had 34 households.
What is the literacy rate in Badaligura?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Badaligura was 30.39%. Male literacy was 43.48% and female literacy was 19.64%.