Badadohel - Khariar, Nuapada

Badadohel is a village situated in the Khariar tehsil of Nuapada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khariar and around 71 km from the district headquarters in Nuapada. Baddohel serves as the Gram Panchayat for Badadohel village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Badadohel is 422014. The village covers a total geographical area of 234 hectares and falls under the 766107 pincode. Khariar Road is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Badadohel

As per Census 2011, Badadohel village has a total population of 1,285 people, consisting of 613 males and 672 females. The village has 349 households and a sex ratio of 1,096 females per 1,000 males. There are 195 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 438 literate and 847 illiterate residents. Additionally, 193 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,021 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Badadohel

Badadohel 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 Badadohel

Badadohel is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kantabanji, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khariar Road to Badadohel is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nuapada to Badadohel is about 71 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Badadohel

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

Health Facilities in Badadohel

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

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