Budugumpa - Karatagi, Koppal

Budugumpa is a village situated in the Karatagi taluka of Koppal district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 32 km from Gangawati and around 82 km from Koppal. Boodgumpa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Budugumpa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Budugumpa is 601690. The village covers a total geographical area of 1095.48 hectares and falls under the 583229 pincode. Gangawati is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Budugumpa

According to the 2011 Census, Budugumpa village had a total population of 5,641 people, including 2,748 males and 2,893 females, living in 1,079 households. The sex ratio was 1,053 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.61%, with male literacy at 75.63% and female literacy at 50.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,309, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 492.

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

Nearby Villages of Budugumpa

Budugumpa 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 Budugumpa

Budugumpa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Duroji, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangawati to Budugumpa is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koppal to Budugumpa is about 82 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Budugumpa

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

Health Facilities in Budugumpa

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

FAQs about Budugumpa