Badkeraka

Badkeraka is a village located in Barsahi tehsil of Mayurbhanj district in Odisha, India. It is situated 16km away from sub-district headquarter Barsahi (tehsildar office) and 13km away from district headquarter Baripada. As per 2009 stats, Sankerko is the gram panchayat of Badkeraka village.

Here you can discover what makes Badkeraka unique in its vibrant Barsahi-Mayurbhanj region. You’ll see Badkeraka’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Badkeraka

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Badkeraka is 390603. The village spans a total geographical area of 187 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 757024. Baripada is nearest town to Badkeraka village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 12km away.

When it comes to local governance, Badkeraka village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Baripada Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Mayurbhanj Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Badkeraka

Population of Badkeraka

According to the 2011 Census, Badkeraka has a total population of about 992, with approximately 507 males and 485 females. The sex ratio is around 956 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 120 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 155 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 219. The overall literacy rate is approximately 55.14%, with male literacy at about 60.95% and female literacy near 49.07%. There are around 262 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Badkeraka's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Badkeraka

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Badkeraka. As per the 2011 stats, Badkeraka had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Badkeraka

Knowing the nearby villages of Badkeraka helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Badkeraka.

Frequently Asked Questions about Badkeraka