Badsol - Shamakhunta, Mayurbhanj

Badsol is a village situated in the Shamakhunta tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from Baripada Sadar and around 17 km from Baripada. Rangamatia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Badsol village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Badsol is 389103. The village covers a total geographical area of 407 hectares and falls under the 757049 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Badsol

As per Census 2011, Badsol village has a total population of 955 people, consisting of 485 males and 470 females. The village has 244 households and a sex ratio of 969 females per 1,000 males. There are 120 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 474 literate and 481 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 802 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population955485470
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1205763
Scheduled Castes (SC)1-1
Scheduled Tribes (ST)802405397
Literate Population474291183
Illiterate Population481194287

Nearby Villages of Badsol

Badsol 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)
SamaidihiSouth1.17 km
DudhiasolSouth-East1.51 km
SansulWest1.68 km
HarisulSouth1.72 km
Chahatia Basang BaniEast1.76 km
SapanchuaNorth-West2.31 km
JaybillaNorth-East2.67 km
SaratchandrapurSouth-West2.69 km
GundihudiSouth-East2.74 km
BalimunduliEast2.76 km

Transport and Connectivity of Badsol

Public transport in the Badsol 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 89.6 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Badsol is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Badsol is about 17 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Badsol

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

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

Health Facilities in Badsol

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Badsol

Where is Badsol located?

Badsol village is located in Shamakhunta Tehsil, Mayurbhanj district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Badsol?

The Gram Panchayat of Badsol is Rangamatia.

What is the pincode of Badsol?

The pincode of Badsol is 757049.

What is the population of Badsol?

Badsol has a total population of 955, including 485 males and 470 females.

How many households are there in Badsol?

There are 244 households in Badsol.

What is the literacy rate in Badsol?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Badsol is 49.63%. Male literacy is 60.00% and female literacy is 38.94%.