Badaolia - Khunta, Mayurbhanj

Badaolia is a village situated in the Khunta tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khunta and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Bholagadia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Badaolia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Badaolia is 390838. The village covers a total geographical area of 279 hectares and falls under the 757019 pincode. Udala is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.

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

Population of Badaolia

According to the 2011 Census, Badaolia village had a total population of 1,299 people, including 678 males and 621 females, living in 326 households. The sex ratio was 916 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.84%, with male literacy at 71.85% and female literacy at 48.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,170.

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

Nearby Villages of Badaolia

Badaolia 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 Badaolia

Badaolia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Baripada, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Udala to Badaolia is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Badaolia is about 37 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Badaolia

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

Health Facilities in Badaolia

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

FAQs about Badaolia