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
As per Census 2011, Badaligura village has a total population of 132 people, consisting of 63 males and 69 females. The village has 34 households and a sex ratio of 1,095 females per 1,000 males. There are 30 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 31 literate and 101 illiterate residents. Additionally, 113 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Badaligura are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 132 | 63 | 69 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 30 | 17 | 13 |
| 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 has a total population of 132, including 63 males and 69 females.
How many households are there in Badaligura?
There are 34 households in Badaligura.
What is the literacy rate in Badaligura?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Badaligura is 23.48%. Male literacy is 31.75% and female literacy is 15.94%.