Badamatikana - Kashipur, Rayagada

Badamatikana is a village situated in the Kashipur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 30 km from Tikiri and around 55 km from Rayagada . Podapadi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Badamatikana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Badamatikana is 426100. The village covers a total geographical area of 127 hectares and falls under the 765015 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.

Badamatikana 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 Badamatikana

According to the 2011 Census, Badamatikana village had a total population of 208 people, including 99 males and 109 females, living in 55 households. The sex ratio was 1,101 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 42.17%, with male literacy at 69.23% and female literacy at 18.18%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 208.

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

Nearby Villages of Badamatikana

Badamatikana 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 Badamatikana

Badamatikana 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 48.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Badamatikana is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Badamatikana is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Badamatikana

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

Health Facilities in Badamatikana

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

FAQs about Badamatikana