Badfera - Morada, Mayurbhanj

Badfera is a village situated in the Morada tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from Muruda and around 26 km from Baripada. Kohi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Badfera village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Badfera is 389956. The village covers a total geographical area of 225 hectares and falls under the 757023 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Badfera

As per Census 2011, Badfera village has a total population of 1,032 people, consisting of 542 males and 490 females. The village has 214 households and a sex ratio of 904 females per 1,000 males. There are 188 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 477 literate and 555 illiterate residents. Additionally, 84 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 923 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,032542490
Child Population (0–6 yrs)18810979
Scheduled Castes (SC)844539
Scheduled Tribes (ST)923482441
Literate Population477310167
Illiterate Population555232323

Nearby Villages of Badfera

Badfera 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SunpuriaWest0.78 km
MundhabaniNorth1.34 km
ThangatandiSouth1.40 km
ParamanandaEast1.67 km
BaliadhipaWest1.70 km
PratapchandrapurNorth-West1.84 km
SanmundabaniNorth-East2.60 km
BadbilaSouth-West2.61 km
GholmuhanSouth-East2.65 km
FutukisoleWest3.24 km

Transport and Connectivity of Badfera

Badfera is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Krishnachandrapur, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 102.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Badfera is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Badfera is about 26 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 Badfera

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Badfera

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Badfera

Where is Badfera located?

Badfera village is located in Morada Tehsil, Mayurbhanj district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Badfera?

The Gram Panchayat of Badfera is Kohi.

What is the pincode of Badfera?

The pincode of Badfera is 757023.

What is the population of Badfera?

Badfera has a total population of 1,032, including 542 males and 490 females.

How many households are there in Badfera?

There are 214 households in Badfera.

What is the literacy rate in Badfera?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Badfera is 46.22%. Male literacy is 57.20% and female literacy is 34.08%.