Badpatharakham - Bangiriposi, Mayurbhanj

Badpatharakham is a village situated in the Bangiriposi tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bangiriposi and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Nischinta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Badpatharakham village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Badpatharakham is 389466. The village covers a total geographical area of 299 hectares and falls under the 757032 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

Badpatharakham 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 Badpatharakham

According to the 2011 Census, Badpatharakham village had a total population of 639 people, including 330 males and 309 females, living in 170 households. The sex ratio was 936 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.75%, with male literacy at 76.76% and female literacy at 50.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 167, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 332.

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

Nearby Villages of Badpatharakham

Badpatharakham 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 Badpatharakham

Badpatharakham 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 66.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Badpatharakham is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Badpatharakham is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Badpatharakham

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

Health Facilities in Badpatharakham

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

FAQs about Badpatharakham