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

As per Census 2011, Badajor village has a total population of 380 people, consisting of 184 males and 196 females. The village has 87 households and a sex ratio of 1,065 females per 1,000 males. There are 80 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 64 literate and 316 illiterate residents. Additionally, 362 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Badajor are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population380184196
Child Population (0–6 yrs)804139
Scheduled Tribes (ST)362176186
Literate Population643727
Illiterate Population316147169

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BajaragarhSouth-East0.98 km
AutdoraSouth-West2.05 km
MahalingagudaNorth-West2.44 km
KamilitigudaWest2.90 km
BankambaEast3.09 km
SinderpadaraSouth-East3.65 km
TikirigudaNorth3.68 km
NalamariNorth-West3.89 km
BirigudaSouth-West4.50 km
MankadajholaNorth4.61 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Badajor

Where is Badajor located?

Badajor village is located in Kashipur Tehsil, Rayagada district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Badajor?

The Gram Panchayat of Badajor is Bankamba.

What is the pincode of Badajor?

The pincode of Badajor is 765015.

What is the population of Badajor?

Badajor has a total population of 380, including 184 males and 196 females.

How many households are there in Badajor?

There are 87 households in Badajor.

What is the literacy rate in Badajor?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Badajor is 16.84%. Male literacy is 20.11% and female literacy is 13.78%.