Badaola - Astaranga, Puri
Badaola is a village situated in the Astaranga tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Astaranga and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Sisua serves as the Gram Panchayat for Badaola village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Badaola is 409270. The village covers a total geographical area of 134 hectares and falls under the 752109 pincode. Nimapada is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.
Badaola 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 Badaola
According to the 2011 Census, Badaola village had a total population of 538 people, including 256 males and 282 females, living in 127 households. The sex ratio was 1,102 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.16%, with male literacy at 93.94% and female literacy at 79.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 79.
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 | 538 | 256 | 282 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 54 | 25 | 29 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 79 | 37 | 42 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 417 | 217 | 200 |
| Illiterate Population | 121 | 39 | 82 |
Nearby Villages of Badaola
Badaola 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 Badaola
Badaola is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nimapada to Badaola is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Badaola is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Badaola
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Badaola village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Badaola
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Badaola village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Badaola
Where is Badaola located?
Badaola village is located in Astaranga Tehsil, Puri district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Badaola?
The Gram Panchayat of Badaola is Sisua.
What is the pincode of Badaola?
The pincode of Badaola is 752109.
What is the population of Badaola?
Badaola had a total population of 538, including 256 males and 282 females.
How many households are there in Badaola?
Badaola had 127 households.
What is the literacy rate in Badaola?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Badaola was 86.16%. Male literacy was 93.94% and female literacy was 79.05%.