Badakhilapadar - Kolnara, Rayagada

Badakhilapadar is a village situated in the Kolnara tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from Rayagada and around 30 km from Rayagada . Badakhilapadar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Badakhilapadar is 426232. The village covers a total geographical area of 46 hectares and falls under the 765017 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

Badakhilapadar 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 Badakhilapadar

According to the 2011 Census, Badakhilapadar village had a total population of 965 people, including 462 males and 503 females, living in 167 households. The sex ratio was 1,089 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.68%, with male literacy at 68.51% and female literacy at 52.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 58, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 865.

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

Nearby Villages of Badakhilapadar

Badakhilapadar 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 Badakhilapadar

Badakhilapadar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Therubali, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Badakhilapadar is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Badakhilapadar is about 30 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 Badakhilapadar

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

Health Facilities in Badakhilapadar

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

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