Badakhaladi - Kaptipada, Mayurbhanj

Badakhaladi is a village situated in the Kaptipada tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kaptipada and around 56 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Badkhaladi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Badakhaladi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Badakhaladi is 391163. The village covers a total geographical area of 395 hectares and falls under the 757041 pincode. Udala is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Badakhaladi

According to the 2011 Census, Badakhaladi village had a total population of 1,785 people, including 910 males and 875 females, living in 399 households. The sex ratio was 962 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.62%, with male literacy at 87.92% and female literacy at 75.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 72, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 446.

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

Nearby Villages of Badakhaladi

Badakhaladi 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 Badakhaladi

Badakhaladi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Soro, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 119.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Udala to Badakhaladi is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Badakhaladi is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Badakhaladi

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

Health Facilities in Badakhaladi

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

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