Badkachhar - Jamankira, Sambalpur

Badkachhar is a village situated in the Jamankira tehsil of Sambalpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jamankira and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Sambalpur. Katangpapani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Badkachhar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Badkachhar is 381898. The village covers a total geographical area of 108 hectares and falls under the 768107 pincode. Kochinda is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

Badkachhar 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 Badkachhar

As per Census 2011, Badkachhar village has a total population of 159 people, consisting of 81 males and 78 females. The village has 35 households and a sex ratio of 962 females per 1,000 males. There are 18 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 99 literate and 60 illiterate residents. Additionally, 158 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Badkachhar

Badkachhar 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 Badkachhar

Badkachhar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rengali, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kochinda to Badkachhar is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sambalpur to Badkachhar is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Badkachhar

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

Health Facilities in Badkachhar

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

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