Badgan - Bangiriposi, Mayurbhanj

Badgan is a village situated in the Bangiriposi tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 50 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bangiriposi and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Badagan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Badgan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Badgan is 389654. The village covers a total geographical area of 517 hectares and falls under the 757092 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 59 km away.

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

Population of Badgan

According to the 2011 Census, Badgan village had a total population of 1,318 people, including 661 males and 657 females, living in 299 households. The sex ratio was 994 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 44.84%, with male literacy at 60.42% and female literacy at 29.59%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,246.

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

Nearby Villages of Badgan

Badgan 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 Badgan

Badgan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bangriposi, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Badgan is about 59 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Badgan is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Badgan

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

Health Facilities in Badgan

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

FAQs about Badgan