Badagan - Karanjia, Mayurbhanj

Badagan is a village situated in the Karanjia tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karanjia and around 117 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Badagaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Badagan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Badagan is 388876. The village covers a total geographical area of 151 hectares and falls under the 757036 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Badagan 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 Badagan

According to the 2011 Census, Badagan village had a total population of 893 people, including 472 males and 421 females, living in 210 households. The sex ratio was 892 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.55%, with male literacy at 81.35% and female literacy at 62.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 182, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 346.

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

Nearby Villages of Badagan

Badagan 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 Badagan

Badagan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Badampahar, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Badagan is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Badagan is about 117 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Badagan

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

Health Facilities in Badagan

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

FAQs about Badagan