Budalong - Ichagarh, Saraikela Kharsawan

Budalong is a village situated in the Ichagarh subdivision of Saraikela Kharsawan district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 13 km from Ichagarh and around 60 km from Seraikela-kharsawan. Lepatand serves as the Gram Panchayat for Budalong village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Budalong is 378951. The village covers a total geographical area of 366 hectares and falls under the 833216 pincode.

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

Population of Budalong

According to the 2011 Census, Budalong village had a total population of 1,447 people, including 713 males and 734 females, living in 310 households. The sex ratio was 1,029 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 40.07%, with male literacy at 52.92% and female literacy at 27.42%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,129.

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

Nearby Villages of Budalong

Budalong 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 Budalong

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Budalong. The nearest railway station is Bakarkudi, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Seraikela-kharsawan to Budalong is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Budalong

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

Health Facilities in Budalong

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

FAQs about Budalong