Budena - Arjunda, Balod

Budena is a village situated in the Arjunda tehsil of Balod district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 22 km from Gunderdehi and around 30 km from Durg. Bodena serves as the Gram Panchayat for Budena village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Budena is 442783. The village covers a total geographical area of 411.97 hectares and falls under the 491225 pincode. Arjunda is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Budena village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Gunderdehi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kanker Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Budena

According to the 2011 Census, Budena village had a total population of 1,229 people, including 616 males and 613 females, living in 255 households. The sex ratio was 995 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.55%, with male literacy at 89.95% and female literacy at 75.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 39.

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

Nearby Villages of Budena

Budena 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 Budena

Budena is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Raj Nandgaon, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arjunda to Budena is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Durg to Budena is about 30 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 Budena

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

Health Facilities in Budena

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

FAQs about Budena