Budihal - Harapanahalli, Vijayanagara

Budihal is a village situated in the Harapanahalli taluka of Vijayanagara district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 25 km from Harapanahalli and around 35 km from Davanagere. Hosakote serves as the Gram Panchayat for Budihal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Budihal is 606357. The village covers a total geographical area of 471.59 hectares and falls under the 583125 pincode. Harapanahalli is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Budihal

As per Census 2011, Budihal village has a total population of 1,444 people, consisting of 720 males and 724 females. The village has 295 households and a sex ratio of 1,005 females per 1,000 males. There are 160 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 884 literate and 560 illiterate residents. Additionally, 211 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 75 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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

Budihal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kotturu, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Harapanahalli to Budihal is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Davanagere to Budihal is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 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