Badputuka - Suliapada, Mayurbhanj

Badputuka is a village situated in the Suliapada tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Suliapada and around 13 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Kanimohuli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Badputuka village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Badputuka is 389913. The village covers a total geographical area of 213 hectares and falls under the 757022 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Badputuka 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 Badputuka

According to the 2011 Census, Badputuka village had a total population of 425 people, including 222 males and 203 females, living in 112 households. The sex ratio was 914 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.57%, with male literacy at 81.28% and female literacy at 50.58%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 386.

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

Nearby Villages of Badputuka

Badputuka 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 Badputuka

Badputuka is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhanjpur, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Badputuka is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Badputuka is about 13 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 Badputuka

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

Health Facilities in Badputuka

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

FAQs about Badputuka