Badakhaman - Udala, Mayurbhanj

Badakhaman is a village situated in the Udala tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Udala and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Badkhaman serves as the Gram Panchayat for Badakhaman village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Badakhaman is 391015. The village covers a total geographical area of 639 hectares and falls under the 757077 pincode. Udala is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Badakhaman

According to the 2011 Census, Badakhaman village had a total population of 2,083 people, including 1,037 males and 1,046 females, living in 482 households. The sex ratio was 1,009 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.45%, with male literacy at 62.39% and female literacy at 40.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 60, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,984.

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

Nearby Villages of Badakhaman

Badakhaman 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 Badakhaman

Badakhaman is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Betnoti, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 110.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Udala to Badakhaman is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Badakhaman is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Badakhaman

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

Health Facilities in Badakhaman

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

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