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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Budugumpa village has a total population of 5,641 people, consisting of 2,748 males and 2,893 females. The village has 1,079 households and a sex ratio of 1,052 females per 1,000 males. There are 752 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,061 literate and 2,580 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,309 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 492 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population5,6412,7482,893
Child Population (0–6 yrs)752397355
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,309634675
Scheduled Tribes (ST)492223269
Literate Population3,0611,7781,283
Illiterate Population2,5809701,610

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
YerdonaSouth-West3.10 km
TimmapurEast3.31 km
ChannahalliNorth3.55 km
HalsamudraSouth-East3.74 km
EliganoorSouth5.49 km
SiddrampurNorth-East6.07 km
KaratgiNorth-West6.08 km
MarlanahalliWest6.12 km
KonthanurNorth6.77 km
JuratgiWest6.96 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Budugumpa

Where is Budugumpa located?

Budugumpa village is located in Karatagi Taluka, Koppal district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Budugumpa?

The Gram Panchayat of Budugumpa is Boodgumpa.

What is the pincode of Budugumpa?

The pincode of Budugumpa is 583229.

What is the population of Budugumpa?

Budugumpa has a total population of 5,641, including 2,748 males and 2,893 females.

How many households are there in Budugumpa?

There are 1,079 households in Budugumpa.

What is the literacy rate in Budugumpa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Budugumpa is 54.26%. Male literacy is 64.70% and female literacy is 44.35%.