Budhanwara - Bahoriband, Katni

Budhanwara is a village situated in the Bahoriband tehsil of Katni district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bahoriband and around 64 km from the district headquarters in Katni. Budhanwada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Budhanwara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Budhanwara is 488694. The village covers a total geographical area of 317.9 hectares and falls under the 483225 pincode. Sihora is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Budhanwara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Budhanwara

As per Census 2011, Budhanwara village has a total population of 1,381 people, consisting of 711 males and 670 females. The village has 347 households and a sex ratio of 942 females per 1,000 males. There are 232 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 813 literate and 568 illiterate residents. Additionally, 12 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 563 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,381711670
Child Population (0–6 yrs)232122110
Scheduled Castes (SC)1275
Scheduled Tribes (ST)563291272
Literate Population813499314
Illiterate Population568212356

Nearby Villages of Budhanwara

Budhanwara 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)
UdaypuraEast2.14 km
BachaiyaNorth-West2.81 km
BhakharwaraNorth-East3.90 km
KachhgawanWest3.98 km
GunaWest4.54 km
KakarhataNorth4.71 km
PondiNorth-East5.19 km
Pahadi KhedaWest5.52 km
BamhauriNorth5.80 km
AmargarhNorth-West6.37 km

Transport and Connectivity of Budhanwara

Budhanwara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sihora Road, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sihora to Budhanwara is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Katni to Budhanwara is about 64 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Budhanwara

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Budhanwara

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Budhanwara 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)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Budhanwara

Where is Budhanwara located?

Budhanwara village is located in Bahoriband Tehsil, Katni district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Budhanwara?

The Gram Panchayat of Budhanwara is Budhanwada.

What is the pincode of Budhanwara?

The pincode of Budhanwara is 483225.

What is the population of Budhanwara?

Budhanwara has a total population of 1,381, including 711 males and 670 females.

How many households are there in Budhanwara?

There are 347 households in Budhanwara.

What is the literacy rate in Budhanwara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Budhanwara is 58.87%. Male literacy is 70.18% and female literacy is 46.87%.