Badabantha - Bijatala, Mayurbhanj

Badabantha is a village situated in the Bijatala tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from Gorumahisani and around 78 km from Baripada. Sargoda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Badabantha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Badabantha is 387788. The village covers a total geographical area of 165 hectares and falls under the 757042 pincode. Rairangpur is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Badabantha 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 Badabantha

As per Census 2011, Badabantha village has a total population of 533 people, consisting of 272 males and 261 females. The village has 121 households and a sex ratio of 959 females per 1,000 males. There are 98 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 196 literate and 337 illiterate residents. Additionally, 450 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Badabantha are given below:

Nearby Villages of Badabantha

Badabantha 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 Badabantha

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Badabantha. The nearest railway station is Kuldiha, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rairangpur to Badabantha is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Badabantha is about 78 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Badabantha

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

Health Facilities in Badabantha

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

FAQs about Badabantha