Budihal - Badami, Bagalkote

Budihal is a village situated in the Badami taluka of Bagalkote district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 19 km from Badami and around 54 km from Bagalkot. Kataraki serves as the Gram Panchayat for Budihal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Budihal is 598758. The village covers a total geographical area of 307.47 hectares and falls under the 587201 pincode. Badami is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

Budihal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Badami Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bagalkot Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Budihal

According to the 2011 Census, Budihal village had a total population of 516 people, including 255 males and 261 females, living in 106 households. The sex ratio was 1,024 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.65%, with male literacy at 91.70% and female literacy at 61.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 84, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 36.

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

Nearby Villages of Budihal

Budihal 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 Budihal

Public transport in the Budihal is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Valivade, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Badami to Budihal is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bagalkot to Budihal is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Budihal

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

Health Facilities in Budihal

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

FAQs about Budihal