Badakasira - Jashipur, Mayurbhanj
Badakasira is a village situated in the Jashipur tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 62 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jashipur and around 129 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Gudugudia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Badakasira village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Badakasira is 388618. The village covers a total geographical area of 98 hectares and falls under the 757034 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 61 km away.
Badakasira village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jashipur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mayurbhanj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Badakasira
According to the 2011 Census, Badakasira village had a total population of 290 people, including 144 males and 146 females, living in 64 households. The sex ratio was 1,014 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 33.64%, with male literacy at 51.33% and female literacy at 14.42%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 281.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 290 | 144 | 146 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 73 | 31 | 42 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 281 | 139 | 142 |
| Literate Population | 73 | 58 | 15 |
| Illiterate Population | 217 | 86 | 131 |
Nearby Villages of Badakasira
Badakasira is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Badakasira
Public transport in the Badakasira is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Badakasira is about 61 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Badakasira is about 129 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Badakasira
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Badakasira village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Badakasira
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Badakasira village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Badakasira
Where is Badakasira located?
Badakasira village is located in Jashipur Tehsil, Mayurbhanj district, Odisha, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Badakasira?
The Gram Panchayat of Badakasira is Gudugudia.
What is the pincode of Badakasira?
The pincode of Badakasira is 757034.
What is the population of Badakasira?
Badakasira had a total population of 290, including 144 males and 146 females.
How many households are there in Badakasira?
Badakasira had 64 households.
What is the literacy rate in Badakasira?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Badakasira was 33.64%. Male literacy was 51.33% and female literacy was 14.42%.