Badpati - Rairakhol, Sambalpur

Badpati is a village situated in the Rairakhol tehsil of Sambalpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 50 km from Charamal and around 67 km from Sambalpur. Bhaliakata serves as the Gram Panchayat for Badpati village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Badpati is 382270. The village covers a total geographical area of 233 hectares and falls under the 768106 pincode. Redhakhol is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

Badpati 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 Badpati

According to the 2011 Census, Badpati village had a total population of 122 people, including 58 males and 64 females, living in 32 households. The sex ratio was 1,103 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.78%, with male literacy at 69.09% and female literacy at 41.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 37, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 68.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1225864
Child Population (0–6 yrs)734
Scheduled Castes (SC)371819
Scheduled Tribes (ST)683236
Literate Population633825
Illiterate Population592039

Nearby Villages of Badpati

Badpati 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
PratappurSouth1.39 km
JhankarpaliEast1.99 km
BhaliakataSouth-East2.33 km
SalejharanNorth-East2.41 km
BalbaspurSouth2.87 km
GopalpurEast3.36 km
SansudungpalNorth-East3.41 km
AinlajharanNorth3.48 km
KusurdaSouth-East4.07 km
ChhelikhaiEast4.13 km

Transport and Connectivity of Badpati

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Badpati. The nearest railway station is Jujumura, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Redhakhol to Badpati is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sambalpur to Badpati is about 67 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Badpati

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Badpati

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Badpati

Where is Badpati located?

Badpati village is located in Rairakhol Tehsil, Sambalpur district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Badpati?

The Gram Panchayat of Badpati is Bhaliakata.

What is the pincode of Badpati?

The pincode of Badpati is 768106.

What is the population of Badpati?

Badpati had a total population of 122, including 58 males and 64 females.

How many households are there in Badpati?

Badpati had 32 households.

What is the literacy rate in Badpati?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Badpati was 54.78%. Male literacy was 69.09% and female literacy was 41.67%.