Budhipadar - Bangomunda, Balangir

Budhipadar is a village situated in the Bangomunda tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from Sindhekela and around 80 km from Balangir. Jharial serves as the Gram Panchayat for Budhipadar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Budhipadar is 421354. The village covers a total geographical area of 296 hectares and falls under the 767035 pincode. Kantabanji is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Budhipadar

According to the 2011 Census, Budhipadar village had a total population of 976 people, including 483 males and 493 females, living in 233 households. The sex ratio was 1,021 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.62%, with male literacy at 79.12% and female literacy at 42.96%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 257, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 42.

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

Nearby Villages of Budhipadar

Budhipadar 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 Budhipadar

Budhipadar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Muribahal, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kantabanji to Budhipadar is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Budhipadar is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Budhipadar

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

Health Facilities in Budhipadar

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

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