Budha - Malhargarh, Mandsaur

Budha is a village situated in the Malhargarh tehsil of Mandsaur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Malhargarh and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Mandsaur. Budha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Budha is 469240. The village covers a total geographical area of 1468 hectares and falls under the 458556 pincode. Mandsaur is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Budha

According to the 2011 Census, Budha village had a total population of 5,033 people, including 2,566 males and 2,467 females, living in 1,131 households. The sex ratio was 961 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.04%, with male literacy at 92.35% and female literacy at 67.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 931, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 222.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population5,0332,5662,467
Child Population (0–6 yrs)585319266
Scheduled Castes (SC)931475456
Scheduled Tribes (ST)222120102
Literate Population3,5602,0751,485
Illiterate Population1,473491982

Nearby Villages of Budha

Budha 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)
PirguradiyaNorth-West2.60 km
ChillodpipalyaEast2.63 km
MunjakhediNorth-East2.98 km
GarrawadSouth-East3.17 km
LimbawasWest3.17 km
BadpurSouth-West3.22 km
IrliNorth3.56 km
AwanakachariyaNorth-West3.74 km
TalabpipalyaSouth4.13 km
AfukhediWest4.19 km

Transport and Connectivity of Budha

Budha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Piplia, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
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 Mandsaur to Budha is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Budha

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

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

Health Facilities in Budha

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

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

FAQs about Budha

Where is Budha located?

Budha village is located in Malhargarh Tehsil, Mandsaur district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Budha?

Budha is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Budha?

The pincode of Budha is 458556.

What is the population of Budha?

Budha had a total population of 5,033, including 2,566 males and 2,467 females.

How many households are there in Budha?

Budha had 1,131 households.

What is the literacy rate in Budha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Budha was 80.04%. Male literacy was 92.35% and female literacy was 67.47%.