Badapalsa - Bahalda, Mayurbhanj

Badapalsa is a village situated in the Bahalda tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 35 km from Tiring and around 119 km from Baripada. Badpalsa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Badapalsa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Badapalsa is 387461. The village covers a total geographical area of 469 hectares and falls under the 757053 pincode. Rairangpur is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Badapalsa

According to the 2011 Census, Badapalsa village had a total population of 1,839 people, including 898 males and 941 females, living in 424 households. The sex ratio was 1,048 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.13%, with male literacy at 74.08% and female literacy at 46.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 183, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,022.

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

Nearby Villages of Badapalsa

Badapalsa 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 Badapalsa

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Badapalsa. The nearest railway station is Rairangpur, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rairangpur to Badapalsa is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Badapalsa is about 119 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Badapalsa

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

Health Facilities in Badapalsa

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

FAQs about Badapalsa