Baghadafa - Kaptipada, Mayurbhanj

Baghadafa is a village situated in the Kaptipada tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 37 km from Sharata and around 89 km from Baripada. Notto serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baghadafa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baghadafa is 391260. The village covers a total geographical area of 527 hectares and falls under the 757079 pincode. Udala is the nearest town, located about 43 km away.

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

Population of Baghadafa

According to the 2011 Census, Baghadafa village had a total population of 899 people, including 429 males and 470 females, living in 188 households. The sex ratio was 1,096 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 41.87%, with male literacy at 55.52% and female literacy at 29.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 14, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 584.

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

Nearby Villages of Baghadafa

Baghadafa 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 Baghadafa

Baghadafa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Markona, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 108.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Udala to Baghadafa is about 43 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Baghadafa is about 89 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baghadafa

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

Health Facilities in Baghadafa

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

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