Budanam - Chillakur, Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore

Budanam is a village situated in the Chillakur mandal of Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chillakur and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Nellore. Budanam village is a designated Grama Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Budanam is 592492. The village covers a total geographical area of 497 hectares and falls under the 524410 pincode. Gudur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Budanam village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Budanam

According to the 2011 Census, Budanam village had a total population of 1,605 people, including 783 males and 822 females, living in 497 households. The sex ratio was 1,050 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.16%, with male literacy at 60.81% and female literacy at 47.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 829, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 155.

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

Nearby Villages of Budanam

Budanam 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 Budanam

Budanam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Odur, while the nearest airport is Tirupati Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gudur to Budanam is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nellore to Budanam is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Budanam

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

Health Facilities in Budanam

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

FAQs about Budanam