Budula - Agalpur, Balangir

Budula is a village situated in the Agalpur tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 56 km from Loisinga and around 56 km from Balangir. Budula village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Budula is 419823. The village covers a total geographical area of 373 hectares and falls under the 767022 pincode. Balangir is the nearest town, located about 70 km away.

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

Population of Budula

According to the 2011 Census, Budula village had a total population of 1,263 people, including 633 males and 630 females, living in 397 households. The sex ratio was 995 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.09%, with male literacy at 84.57% and female literacy at 61.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 168, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 130.

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

Nearby Villages of Budula

Budula 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 Budula

Budula is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Khalipali, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balangir to Budula is about 70 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Budula is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Budula

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

Health Facilities in Budula

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

FAQs about Budula