Badagangara - Muniguda, Rayagada
Badagangara is a village situated in the Muniguda tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 42 km from Ambadala and around 104 km from Rayagada . Ichhapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Badagangara village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Badagangara is 424555. The village covers a total geographical area of 121 hectares and falls under the 765021 pincode. Bhawanipatna is the nearest town, located about 49 km away.
Badagangara 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.
Nearby Villages of Badagangara
Badagangara 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Sanagangara | South-West | 0.96 km |
| Redal | North-East | 1.03 km |
| Sorapadu | South-East | 1.10 km |
| Dedingisoru | North-West | 1.26 km |
| Uchukapadu | East | 1.33 km |
| Dengini | West | 1.52 km |
| Nuapada | South-West | 1.66 km |
| Bamandeo | West | 1.66 km |
| Belamara | South | 1.94 km |
| Kesuru | East | 1.97 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Badagangara
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Badagangara. The nearest railway station is Lanjigarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.4 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawanipatna to Badagangara is about 49 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Badagangara is about 104 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Badagangara
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Badagangara village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Badagangara
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Badagangara village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Badagangara
Where is Badagangara located?
Badagangara village is located in Muniguda Tehsil, Rayagada district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Badagangara?
The Gram Panchayat of Badagangara is Ichhapur.
What is the pincode of Badagangara?
The pincode of Badagangara is 765021.