Badposh - Banei, Sundargarh

Badposh is a village situated in the Banei tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Banei and around 180 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Jakeikela serves as the Gram Panchayat for Badposh village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Badposh is 385175. The village covers a total geographical area of 116 hectares and falls under the 770038 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 74 km away.

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

Population of Badposh

As per Census 2011, Badposh village has a total population of 716 people, consisting of 312 males and 404 females. The village has 142 households and a sex ratio of 1,294 females per 1,000 males. There are 112 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 402 literate and 314 illiterate residents. Additionally, 10 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 692 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Badposh are given below:

Nearby Villages of Badposh

Badposh 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 Badposh

Public transport in the Badposh is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Barsuan, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Badposh is about 74 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.1 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Badposh is about 180 km, with the usual travel time around ~5.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Badposh

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

Health Facilities in Badposh

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

FAQs about Badposh