Badananapada - Astaranga, Puri
Badananapada is a village situated in the Astaranga tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Astaranga and around 73 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Patalada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Badananapada village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Badananapada is 409244. The village covers a total geographical area of 17 hectares and falls under the 752109 pincode. Nimapada is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.
Badananapada village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kakatpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jagatsinghpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Badananapada
According to the 2011 Census, Badananapada village had a total population of 284 people, including 150 males and 134 females, living in 62 households. The sex ratio was 893 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 89.19%, with male literacy at 94.85% and female literacy at 82.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 169, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 284 | 150 | 134 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 25 | 14 | 11 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 169 | 87 | 82 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 231 | 129 | 102 |
| Illiterate Population | 53 | 21 | 32 |
Nearby Villages of Badananapada
Badananapada is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Badananapada
Badananapada is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nimapada to Badananapada is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Badananapada is about 73 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 Badananapada
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Badananapada village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within <1 km |
Health Facilities in Badananapada
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Badananapada village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Badananapada
Where is Badananapada located?
Badananapada village is located in Astaranga Tehsil, Puri district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Badananapada?
The Gram Panchayat of Badananapada is Patalada.
What is the pincode of Badananapada?
The pincode of Badananapada is 752109.
What is the population of Badananapada?
Badananapada had a total population of 284, including 150 males and 134 females.
How many households are there in Badananapada?
Badananapada had 62 households.
What is the literacy rate in Badananapada?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Badananapada was 89.19%. Male literacy was 94.85% and female literacy was 82.93%.