Badi - Khariar, Nuapada

Badi is a village situated in the Khariar tehsil of Nuapada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khariar and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Nuapada. Badi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Badi is 422001. The village covers a total geographical area of 554 hectares and falls under the 766107 pincode. Khariar Road is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Badi 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 Badi

According to the 2011 Census, Badi village had a total population of 1,970 people, including 998 males and 972 females, living in 488 households. The sex ratio was 974 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.78%, with male literacy at 79.03% and female literacy at 52.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,124, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 138.

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

Nearby Villages of Badi

Badi 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 Badi

Badi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kantabanji, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khariar Road to Badi is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nuapada to Badi is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Badi

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

Health Facilities in Badi

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

FAQs about Badi