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

According to the 2011 Census, Budhgaon village had a total population of 2,140 people, including 1,088 males and 1,052 females, living in 477 households. The sex ratio was 967 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.21%, with male literacy at 78.72% and female literacy at 63.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 210, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 653.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Budhgaon