Badhila - Ulunda, Sonepur

Badhila is a village situated in the Ulunda tehsil of Sonepur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from Biramaharajpur and around 8 km from Subarnapur. Bisipada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Badhila village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Badhila is 419365. The village covers a total geographical area of 225 hectares and falls under the 767018 pincode. Sonapur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Badhila

According to the 2011 Census, Badhila village had a total population of 442 people, including 227 males and 215 females, living in 112 households. The sex ratio was 947 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.81%, with male literacy at 90.45% and female literacy at 74.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 225, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 8.

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

Nearby Villages of Badhila

Badhila 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 Badhila

Badhila is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Khalipali, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonapur to Badhila is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Subarnapur to Badhila is about 8 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Badhila

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

Health Facilities in Badhila

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

FAQs about Badhila