Badajor - Kashipur, Rayagada

Badajor is a village situated in the Kashipur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 35 km from Tikiri and around 85 km from Rayagada . Bankamba serves as the Gram Panchayat for Badajor village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Badajor is 426114. The village covers a total geographical area of 145 hectares and falls under the 765015 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 67 km away.

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

Population of Badajor

According to the 2011 Census, Badajor village had a total population of 380 people, including 184 males and 196 females, living in 87 households. The sex ratio was 1,065 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 21.33%, with male literacy at 25.87% and female literacy at 17.20%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 362.

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

Nearby Villages of Badajor

Badajor 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 Badajor

Badajor is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Singaram, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Badajor is about 67 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Badajor is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Badajor

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

Health Facilities in Badajor

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

FAQs about Badajor