Badaguma - Betnoti, Mayurbhanj

Badaguma is a village situated in the Betnoti tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 23 km from Baisinga and around 50 km from Baripada. Anla serves as the Gram Panchayat for Badaguma village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Badaguma is 390281. The village covers a total geographical area of 100 hectares and falls under the 757052 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Badaguma

According to the 2011 Census, Badaguma village had a total population of 472 people, including 240 males and 232 females, living in 114 households. The sex ratio was 967 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.05%, with male literacy at 75.74% and female literacy at 60.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 7, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 247.

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

Nearby Villages of Badaguma

Badaguma 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 Badaguma

Public transport in the Badaguma is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Thakurtola, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 121.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Badaguma is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Badaguma 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 Badaguma

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

Health Facilities in Badaguma

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

FAQs about Badaguma