Budihalu - Harihar, Davanagere

Budihalu is a village situated in the Harihar taluka of Davanagere district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Harihar and around 19 km from the district headquarters in Davanagere. Devarabelakere serves as the Gram Panchayat for Budihalu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Budihalu is 606235. The village covers a total geographical area of 335.59 hectares and falls under the 577530 pincode. Harihar is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Budihalu

As per Census 2011, Budihalu village has a total population of 1,650 people, consisting of 823 males and 827 females. The village has 373 households and a sex ratio of 1,004 females per 1,000 males. There are 190 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,035 literate and 615 illiterate residents. Additionally, 210 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 243 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Budihalu are given below:

Nearby Villages of Budihalu

Budihalu 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 Budihalu

Budihalu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Amravathi Colony, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Harihar to Budihalu is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Davanagere to Budihalu is about 19 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 Budihalu

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

Health Facilities in Budihalu

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

FAQs about Budihalu