Badapada - Bamara, Sambalpur

Badapada is a village situated in the Bamara tehsil of Sambalpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from Govindpur and around 89 km from Sambalpur. Baunslaga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Badapada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Badapada is 381342. The village covers a total geographical area of 247 hectares and falls under the 768221 pincode. Sundargarh is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Badapada

According to the 2011 Census, Badapada village had a total population of 871 people, including 435 males and 436 females, living in 188 households. The sex ratio was 1,002 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.08%, with male literacy at 60.63% and female literacy at 47.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 29, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 797.

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

Nearby Villages of Badapada

Badapada 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 Badapada

Badapada is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bamra, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sundargarh to Badapada is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sambalpur to Badapada is about 89 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Badapada

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

Health Facilities in Badapada

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

FAQs about Badapada