Badkuchulu - Rajagangapur, Sundargarh
Badkuchulu is a village situated in the Rajagangapur tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajagangapur and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Kukudamunda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Badkuchulu village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Badkuchulu is 384189. The village covers a total geographical area of 467 hectares and falls under the 770017 pincode. Rajagangapur is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.
Badkuchulu village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Rajgangpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sundargarh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Badkuchulu
According to the 2011 Census, Badkuchulu village had a total population of 537 people, including 277 males and 260 females, living in 115 households. The sex ratio was 939 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.67%, with male literacy at 79.92% and female literacy at 63.00%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 529.
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 | 537 | 277 | 260 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 71 | 38 | 33 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 529 | 272 | 257 |
| Literate Population | 334 | 191 | 143 |
| Illiterate Population | 203 | 86 | 117 |
Nearby Villages of Badkuchulu
Badkuchulu 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 Badkuchulu
Public transport in the Badkuchulu is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajagangapur to Badkuchulu is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Badkuchulu is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Badkuchulu
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Badkuchulu village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within <1 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Badkuchulu
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Badkuchulu village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Badkuchulu
Where is Badkuchulu located?
Badkuchulu village is located in Rajagangapur Tehsil, Sundargarh district, Odisha, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Badkuchulu?
The Gram Panchayat of Badkuchulu is Kukudamunda.
What is the pincode of Badkuchulu?
The pincode of Badkuchulu is 770017.
What is the population of Badkuchulu?
Badkuchulu had a total population of 537, including 277 males and 260 females.
How many households are there in Badkuchulu?
Badkuchulu had 115 households.
What is the literacy rate in Badkuchulu?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Badkuchulu was 71.67%. Male literacy was 79.92% and female literacy was 63.00%.