Budhsi - Sidhwalia, Gopalganj

Budhsi is a village situated in the Sidhwalia subdivision of Gopalganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sidhwalia and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Gopalganj. Budhasi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Budhsi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Budhsi is 231119. The village covers a total geographical area of 396 hectares and falls under the 841423 pincode. Barauli is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Budhsi

As per Census 2011, Budhsi village has a total population of 3,322 people, consisting of 1,565 males and 1,757 females. The village has 597 households and a sex ratio of 1,122 females per 1,000 males. There are 609 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,733 literate and 1,589 illiterate residents. Additionally, 488 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 86 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,3221,5651,757
Child Population (0–6 yrs)609317292
Scheduled Castes (SC)488237251
Scheduled Tribes (ST)863947
Literate Population1,733994739
Illiterate Population1,5895711,018

Nearby Villages of Budhsi

Budhsi 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)
HarpurNorth-West1.00 km
SidhwaliaEast1.42 km
KabirpurWest1.60 km
ShampurSouth1.98 km
DekuliEast2.15 km
MangolpurNorth-East2.30 km
BhojpurwaNorth-East2.41 km
TalimapurSouth-West2.92 km
GauriEast2.99 km
Ajbi NagarSouth-West3.13 km

Transport and Connectivity of Budhsi

Budhsi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Brij Kishor Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 1-2 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barauli to Budhsi is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gopalganj to Budhsi is about 36 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Budhsi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Budhsi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Budhsi

Where is Budhsi located?

Budhsi village is located in Sidhwalia Subdivision, Gopalganj district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Budhsi?

The Gram Panchayat of Budhsi is Budhasi.

What is the pincode of Budhsi?

The pincode of Budhsi is 841423.

What is the population of Budhsi?

Budhsi has a total population of 3,322, including 1,565 males and 1,757 females.

How many households are there in Budhsi?

There are 597 households in Budhsi.

What is the literacy rate in Budhsi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Budhsi is 52.17%. Male literacy is 63.51% and female literacy is 42.06%.