Budhapanka - Baramba, Cuttack

Budhapanka is a village situated in the Baramba tehsil of Cuttack district, Odisha. It is located approximately 28 km from Badamba and around 77 km from Cuttack. Kunarpal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Budhapanka village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Budhapanka is 398696. The village covers a total geographical area of 753 hectares and falls under the 754035 pincode. Athagad is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Budhapanka

According to the 2011 Census, Budhapanka village had a total population of 1,178 people, including 589 males and 589 females, living in 277 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.22%, with male literacy at 79.22% and female literacy at 59.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 56, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 598.

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

Nearby Villages of Budhapanka

Budhapanka 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 Budhapanka

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Budhapanka. The nearest railway station is Shyama Charanpur Halt, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Athagad to Budhapanka is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Cuttack to Budhapanka is about 77 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Budhapanka

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

Health Facilities in Budhapanka

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

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