Badhindol - Rairakhol, Sambalpur

Badhindol is a village situated in the Rairakhol tehsil of Sambalpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from Charamal and around 59 km from Sambalpur. Bansajal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Badhindol village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Badhindol is 382322. The village covers a total geographical area of 573 hectares and falls under the 768105 pincode. Redhakhol is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Badhindol 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 Badhindol

According to the 2011 Census, Badhindol village had a total population of 390 people, including 181 males and 209 females, living in 83 households. The sex ratio was 1,155 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.09%, with male literacy at 79.33% and female literacy at 56.02%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 247.

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

Nearby Villages of Badhindol

Badhindol 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 Badhindol

Public transport in the Badhindol is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Charmal, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Redhakhol to Badhindol is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sambalpur to Badhindol is about 59 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Badhindol

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

Health Facilities in Badhindol

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

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