Badanai - Jashipur, Mayurbhanj

Badanai is a village situated in the Jashipur tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jashipur and around 104 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Tangabila serves as the Gram Panchayat for Badanai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Badanai is 388573. The village covers a total geographical area of 189 hectares and falls under the 757034 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

Badanai 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 Badanai

According to the 2011 Census, Badanai village had a total population of 646 people, including 296 males and 350 females, living in 189 households. The sex ratio was 1,182 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.86%, with male literacy at 80.16% and female literacy at 59.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 59, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 574.

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

Nearby Villages of Badanai

Badanai 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 Badanai

Badanai is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Badampahar, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Badanai is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Badanai is about 104 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Badanai

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

Health Facilities in Badanai

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

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