Budhakhaman - Barkot, Deogarh

Budhakhaman is a village situated in the Barkot tehsil of Deogarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from Barkot and around 46 km from Debagarh. Bamparda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Budhakhaman village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Budhakhaman is 382954. The village covers a total geographical area of 883 hectares and falls under the 768110 pincode. Debagarh is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Budhakhaman

According to the 2011 Census, Budhakhaman village had a total population of 949 people, including 480 males and 469 females, living in 228 households. The sex ratio was 977 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.96%, with male literacy at 84.40% and female literacy at 69.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 269, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 159.

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

Nearby Villages of Budhakhaman

Budhakhaman 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 Budhakhaman

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Budhakhaman. The nearest railway station is Barsuan, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Debagarh to Budhakhaman is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Debagarh to Budhakhaman is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Budhakhaman

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

Health Facilities in Budhakhaman

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

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