Badmal - Kochinda, Sambalpur

Badmal is a village situated in the Kochinda tehsil of Sambalpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kochinda and around 98 km from the district headquarters in Sambalpur. Khandokata serves as the Gram Panchayat for Badmal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Badmal is 381490. The village covers a total geographical area of 202 hectares and falls under the 768222 pincode. Kochinda is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Badmal 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 Badmal

According to the 2011 Census, Badmal village had a total population of 251 people, including 126 males and 125 females, living in 68 households. The sex ratio was 992 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.70%, with male literacy at 83.62% and female literacy at 55.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 44, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 106.

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

Nearby Villages of Badmal

Badmal 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 Badmal

Public transport in the Badmal is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bagdihi, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kochinda to Badmal is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sambalpur to Badmal is about 98 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Badmal

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

Health Facilities in Badmal

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

FAQs about Badmal