Badakachhar - Sundargarh

Badakachhar is a village situated in the Sundargarh tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from Dharuadihi and around 20 km from Sundargarh. Salepali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Badakachhar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Badakachhar is 383795. The village covers a total geographical area of 479 hectares and falls under the 770022 pincode. Sundargarh is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Badakachhar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sundargarh Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Badakachhar

As per Census 2011, Badakachhar village has a total population of 793 people, consisting of 397 males and 396 females. The village has 228 households and a sex ratio of 997 females per 1,000 males. There are 88 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 488 literate and 305 illiterate residents. Additionally, 191 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 392 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Badakachhar

Badakachhar 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 Badakachhar

Badakachhar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dharuadihi, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sundargarh to Badakachhar is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Badakachhar is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Badakachhar

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

Health Facilities in Badakachhar

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

FAQs about Badakachhar