Badanaikguda - Kalyanasingpur, Rayagada

Badanaikguda is a village situated in the Kalyanasingpur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalyanasingpur and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Pujariguda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Badanaikguda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Badanaikguda is 425636. The village covers a total geographical area of 140 hectares and falls under the 765016 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 48 km away.

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

Population of Badanaikguda

According to the 2011 Census, Badanaikguda village had a total population of 817 people, including 376 males and 441 females, living in 123 households. The sex ratio was 1,173 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 49.35%, with male literacy at 53.00% and female literacy at 46.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 38, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 768.

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

Nearby Villages of Badanaikguda

Badanaikguda 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 Badanaikguda

Badanaikguda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sikarpai, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Badanaikguda is about 48 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Badanaikguda is about 34 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Badanaikguda

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

Health Facilities in Badanaikguda

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

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