Budwa - Beohari, Shahdol

Budwa is a village situated in the Beohari tehsil of Shahdol district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 34 km from the tehsil headquarters in Beohari and around 121 km from the district headquarters in Shahdol. Budwa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Budwa is 500969. The village covers a total geographical area of 271.5 hectares and falls under the 484776 pincode. Beohari is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

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

Population of Budwa

As per Census 2011, Budwa village has a total population of 3,123 people, consisting of 1,598 males and 1,525 females. The village has 722 households and a sex ratio of 954 females per 1,000 males. There are 464 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,864 literate and 1,259 illiterate residents. Additionally, 205 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 412 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,1231,5981,525
Child Population (0–6 yrs)464249215
Scheduled Castes (SC)20510996
Scheduled Tribes (ST)412200212
Literate Population1,8641,128736
Illiterate Population1,259470789

Nearby Villages of Budwa

Budwa 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)
JhiriyaNorth1.39 km
MajhigawanSouth-West1.56 km
SukhadWest1.85 km
SamanSouth2.00 km
AmilgarhWest2.34 km
Dhari No 2East2.52 km
NimihaNorth-East2.67 km
GopalpurNorth2.70 km
RojhauhaWest3.53 km
RampurwaSouth-West3.56 km

Transport and Connectivity of Budwa

Budwa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Beohari, while the nearest airport is Satna Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Beohari to Budwa is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Shahdol to Budwa is about 121 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Budwa

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Budwa

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

Where is Budwa located?

Budwa village is located in Beohari Tehsil, Shahdol district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Budwa?

Budwa is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Budwa?

The pincode of Budwa is 484776.

What is the population of Budwa?

Budwa has a total population of 3,123, including 1,598 males and 1,525 females.

How many households are there in Budwa?

There are 722 households in Budwa.

What is the literacy rate in Budwa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Budwa is 59.69%. Male literacy is 70.59% and female literacy is 48.26%.