Badkudar - Gurundia, Sundargarh
Badkudar is a village situated in the Gurundia tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gurundia and around 170 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Gurundia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Badkudar village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Badkudar is 384970. The village covers a total geographical area of 1377 hectares and falls under the 768228 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 65 km away.
Badkudar 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 Badkudar
According to the 2011 Census, Badkudar village had a total population of 113 people, including 62 males and 51 females, living in 18 households. The sex ratio was 823 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.96%, with male literacy at 82.14% and female literacy at 62.50%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 100.
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 Population | 113 | 62 | 51 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 17 | 6 | 11 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 100 | 53 | 47 |
| Literate Population | 71 | 46 | 25 |
| Illiterate Population | 42 | 16 | 26 |
Nearby Villages of Badkudar
Badkudar is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Badkudar
Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Badkudar.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Badkudar is about 65 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Badkudar is about 170 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Badkudar
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Badkudar village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Badkudar
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Badkudar village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Badkudar
Where is Badkudar located?
Badkudar village is located in Gurundia Tehsil, Sundargarh district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Badkudar?
The Gram Panchayat of Badkudar is Gurundia.
What is the pincode of Badkudar?
The pincode of Badkudar is 768228.
What is the population of Badkudar?
Badkudar had a total population of 113, including 62 males and 51 females.
How many households are there in Badkudar?
Badkudar had 18 households.
What is the literacy rate in Badkudar?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Badkudar was 73.96%. Male literacy was 82.14% and female literacy was 62.50%.