Badaraikali - Khunta, Mayurbhanj

Badaraikali is a village situated in the Khunta tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khunta and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Badfeni serves as the Gram Panchayat for Badaraikali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Badaraikali is 390847. The village covers a total geographical area of 84 hectares and falls under the 757019 pincode. Udala is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Badaraikali 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 Badaraikali

As per Census 2011, Badaraikali village has a total population of 280 people, consisting of 144 males and 136 females. The village has 87 households and a sex ratio of 944 females per 1,000 males. There are 25 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 178 literate and 102 illiterate residents. Additionally, 255 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Badaraikali are given below:

Nearby Villages of Badaraikali

Badaraikali 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 Badaraikali

Badaraikali is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Krishnachandrapur, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 103.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Udala to Badaraikali is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Badaraikali is about 32 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 Badaraikali

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

Health Facilities in Badaraikali

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

FAQs about Badaraikali