Badhunia - Bisoi, Mayurbhanj

Badhunia is a village situated in the Bisoi tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bisoi and around 49 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Khadambeda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Badhunia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Badhunia is 388168. The village covers a total geographical area of 522 hectares and falls under the 757033 pincode. Rairangpur is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

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

Population of Badhunia

According to the 2011 Census, Badhunia village had a total population of 2,028 people, including 926 males and 1,102 females, living in 374 households. The sex ratio was 1,190 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.33%, with male literacy at 80.39% and female literacy at 65.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 132, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,505.

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

Nearby Villages of Badhunia

Badhunia 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 Badhunia

Badhunia 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 62.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rairangpur to Badhunia is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Badhunia is about 49 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 Badhunia

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

Health Facilities in Badhunia

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

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