Badakumrum - Tiring, Mayurbhanj

Badakumrum is a village situated in the Tiring tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tiring and around 126 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Gitilata serves as the Gram Panchayat for Badakumrum village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Badakumrum is 387377. The village covers a total geographical area of 65 hectares and falls under the 757053 pincode. Rairangpur is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

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

Population of Badakumrum

According to the 2011 Census, Badakumrum village had a total population of 273 people, including 138 males and 135 females, living in 75 households. The sex ratio was 978 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.28%, with male literacy at 78.26% and female literacy at 46.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 73, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 197.

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

Nearby Villages of Badakumrum

Badakumrum 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 Badakumrum

Public transport in the Badakumrum is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rairangpur, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rairangpur to Badakumrum is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Badakumrum is about 126 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Badakumrum

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

Health Facilities in Badakumrum

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

FAQs about Badakumrum