Budhgaon - Chopda, Jalgaon

Budhgaon is a village situated in the Chopda tehsil of Jalgaon district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chopda and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Jalgaon. Budhgaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Budhgaon is 526697. The village covers a total geographical area of 988.49 hectares and falls under the 425108 pincode. Chopda is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Budhgaon

As per Census 2011, Budhgaon village has a total population of 2,140 people, consisting of 1,088 males and 1,052 females. The village has 477 households and a sex ratio of 966 females per 1,000 males. There are 240 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,353 literate and 787 illiterate residents. Additionally, 210 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 653 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,1401,0881,052
Child Population (0–6 yrs)240120120
Scheduled Castes (SC)21011298
Scheduled Tribes (ST)653345308
Literate Population1,353762591
Illiterate Population787326461

Nearby Villages of Budhgaon

Budhgaon 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)
BisurNorth2.99 km
KarnalWest3.13 km
KavalapurEast3.93 km
Kavaji KhotwadiNorth-West4.36 km
BamnoliSouth-East4.49 km
PadmaleSouth-West4.62 km
KakadwadiNorth-East4.87 km
KanadwadiEast6.34 km
Mouje DigrajWest6.36 km
RasulwadiEast6.39 km

Transport and Connectivity of Budhgaon

Public transport in the Budhgaon is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Madhavnagar, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.6 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 Chopda to Budhgaon is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalgaon to Budhgaon is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Budhgaon

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Budhgaon

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

Where is Budhgaon located?

Budhgaon village is located in Chopda Tehsil, Jalgaon district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Budhgaon?

Budhgaon is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Budhgaon?

The pincode of Budhgaon is 425108.

What is the population of Budhgaon?

Budhgaon has a total population of 2,140, including 1,088 males and 1,052 females.

How many households are there in Budhgaon?

There are 477 households in Budhgaon.

What is the literacy rate in Budhgaon?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Budhgaon is 63.22%. Male literacy is 70.04% and female literacy is 56.18%.