Badchatra - Saraskana, Mayurbhanj

Badchatra is a village situated in the Saraskana tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from Jharpokharia and around 35 km from Baripada. Sirsa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Badchatra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Badchatra is 387955. The village covers a total geographical area of 157 hectares and falls under the 757086 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Badchatra

According to the 2011 Census, Badchatra village had a total population of 700 people, including 373 males and 327 females, living in 164 households. The sex ratio was 877 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.24%, with male literacy at 77.61% and female literacy at 59.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 85, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 176.

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

Nearby Villages of Badchatra

Badchatra 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 Badchatra

Badchatra is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Rajalukah, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Badchatra is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Badchatra

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

Health Facilities in Badchatra

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

FAQs about Badchatra