Budhasagar - Gandai, Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai

Budhasagar is a village situated in the Gandai tehsil of Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 22 km from Chhuikhadan and around 77 km from Rajnandgaon. Budhasagar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Budhasagar is 440120. The village covers a total geographical area of 180.03 hectares and falls under the 491888 pincode. Gandai is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

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

Population of Budhasagar

According to the 2011 Census, Budhasagar village had a total population of 768 people, including 383 males and 385 females, living in 122 households. The sex ratio was 1,005 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.86%, with male literacy at 68.57% and female literacy at 42.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 11.

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 Population768383385
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1456877
Scheduled Castes (SC)1165
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population348216132
Illiterate Population420167253

Nearby Villages of Budhasagar

Budhasagar 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)
KritbansSouth-West0.95 km
KodwaNorth-East0.99 km
DeopuraEast1.92 km
DhabaNorth2.21 km
LimoNorth-East2.26 km
KatangiWest2.36 km
BirkhaWest2.57 km
SarrakapaNorth-West3.33 km
BhurbhusiEast3.46 km
LalpurEast3.66 km

Transport and Connectivity of Budhasagar

Budhasagar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Rasmara, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gandai to Budhasagar is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Budhasagar is about 77 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Budhasagar

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Budhasagar 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 Budhasagar

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Budhasagar 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 Budhasagar

Where is Budhasagar located?

Budhasagar village is located in Gandai Tehsil, Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Budhasagar?

Budhasagar is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Budhasagar?

The pincode of Budhasagar is 491888.

What is the population of Budhasagar?

Budhasagar had a total population of 768, including 383 males and 385 females.

How many households are there in Budhasagar?

Budhasagar had 122 households.

What is the literacy rate in Budhasagar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Budhasagar was 55.86%. Male literacy was 68.57% and female literacy was 42.86%.