Badbangan - Suliapada, Mayurbhanj

Badbangan is a village situated in the Suliapada tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Suliapada and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Ufalgadia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Badbangan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Badbangan is 389857. The village covers a total geographical area of 105 hectares and falls under the 757022 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Badbangan 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 Badbangan

According to the 2011 Census, Badbangan village had a total population of 411 people, including 195 males and 216 females, living in 95 households. The sex ratio was 1,108 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.49%, with male literacy at 71.98% and female literacy at 49.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 49, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 330.

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

Nearby Villages of Badbangan

Badbangan 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 Badbangan

Badbangan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Krishnachandrapur, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Badbangan is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Badbangan 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 Badbangan

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

Health Facilities in Badbangan

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

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