Budithi - Saravakota, Srikakulam

Budithi is a village situated in the Saravakota mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Saravakota and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Budithi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Budithi is 580945. The village covers a total geographical area of 364 hectares and falls under the 532427 pincode. Amadalavalasa is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Budithi

As per Census 2011, Budithi village has a total population of 3,245 people, consisting of 1,653 males and 1,592 females. The village has 830 households and a sex ratio of 963 females per 1,000 males. There are 298 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,815 literate and 1,430 illiterate residents. Additionally, 354 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 51 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,2451,6531,592
Child Population (0–6 yrs)298152146
Scheduled Castes (SC)354201153
Scheduled Tribes (ST)512328
Literate Population1,8151,107708
Illiterate Population1,430546884

Nearby Villages of Budithi

Budithi 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
VenkatabadaSouth0.90 km
KondapolavalasaWest1.08 km
BoddapaduNorth-West1.31 km
BudithipetaSouth-East1.46 km
AvalangiNorth1.66 km
YelamanchiliSouth-West1.71 km
CheedipudiEast1.80 km
KinneravadaNorth-East2.30 km
Subrahamanya PuramEast2.47 km
KomanapalleNorth-West2.53 km

Transport and Connectivity of Budithi

Budithi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tilaru, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 123.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Amadalavalasa to Budithi is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Budithi is about 45 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 Budithi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Budithi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Budithi

Where is Budithi located?

Budithi village is located in Saravakota Mandal, Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Budithi?

Budithi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Budithi?

The pincode of Budithi is 532427.

What is the population of Budithi?

Budithi has a total population of 3,245, including 1,653 males and 1,592 females.

How many households are there in Budithi?

There are 830 households in Budithi.

What is the literacy rate in Budithi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Budithi is 55.93%. Male literacy is 66.97% and female literacy is 44.47%.