Badpal - Jujomura, Sambalpur

Badpal is a village situated in the Jujomura tehsil of Sambalpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 45 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jujomura and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Sambalpur. Garhloisingh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Badpal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Badpal is 382149. The village covers a total geographical area of 240 hectares and falls under the 768105 pincode. Sambalpur is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Badpal

According to the 2011 Census, Badpal village had a total population of 139 people, including 69 males and 70 females, living in 36 households. The sex ratio was 1,014 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.97%, with male literacy at 68.42% and female literacy at 50.00%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 135.

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

Nearby Villages of Badpal

Badpal 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 Badpal

Badpal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Hatibari, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sambalpur to Badpal is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sambalpur to Badpal is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Badpal

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

Health Facilities in Badpal

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

FAQs about Badpal