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 President 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

According to the 2011 Census, Budihal village had a total population of 1,444 people, including 720 males and 724 females, living in 295 households. The sex ratio was 1,006 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.85%, with male literacy at 78.14% and female literacy at 59.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 211, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 75.

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

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