Budhaul - Hisua, Nawada

Budhaul is a village situated in the Hisua subdivision of Nawada district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hisua and around 14 km from the district headquarters in Nawada. Kaithir serves as the Gram Panchayat for Budhaul village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Budhaul is 258142. The village covers a total geographical area of 244 hectares and falls under the 805103 pincode. Hisua is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Budhaul

According to the 2011 Census, Budhaul village had a total population of 1,871 people, including 967 males and 904 females, living in 305 households. The sex ratio was 935 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.67%, with male literacy at 69.74% and female literacy at 51.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 805, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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 Population1,871967904
Child Population (0–6 yrs)330187143
Scheduled Castes (SC)805416389
Scheduled Tribes (ST)220
Literate Population935544391
Illiterate Population936423513

Nearby Villages of Budhaul

Budhaul 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)
AmhriWest1.22 km
KenduaSouth1.25 km
DheuriNorth1.57 km
SirampurSouth-West1.92 km
Repura SirsaSouth-East2.00 km
KaithirNorth-East2.10 km
BarhaunaNorth-West2.34 km
SighauliEast2.51 km
Jamui PakariyaSouth2.75 km
Pali KhurdSouth-East3.05 km

Transport and Connectivity of Budhaul

Budhaul is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tilaya, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 116.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hisua to Budhaul is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nawada to Budhaul is about 14 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 Budhaul

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Budhaul

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

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

FAQs about Budhaul

Where is Budhaul located?

Budhaul village is located in Hisua Subdivision, Nawada district, Bihar, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Budhaul?

The Gram Panchayat of Budhaul is Kaithir.

What is the pincode of Budhaul?

The pincode of Budhaul is 805103.

What is the population of Budhaul?

Budhaul had a total population of 1,871, including 967 males and 904 females.

How many households are there in Budhaul?

Budhaul had 305 households.

What is the literacy rate in Budhaul?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Budhaul was 60.67%. Male literacy was 69.74% and female literacy was 51.38%.