Budhapanka - Odapada, Dhenkanal

Budhapanka is a village situated in the Odapada tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from Motunga and around 35 km from Dhenkanal. Bido serves as the Gram Panchayat for Budhapanka village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Budhapanka is 402918. The village covers a total geographical area of 97 hectares and falls under the 759121 pincode. Anugul 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 Hindol Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Dhenkanal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Budhapanka

As per Census 2011, Budhapanka village has a total population of 669 people, consisting of 358 males and 311 females. The village has 175 households and a sex ratio of 868 females per 1,000 males. There are 80 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 558 literate and 111 illiterate residents. Additionally, 184 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Budhapanka are given below:

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

Budhapanka is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nayabagirthipur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anugul to Budhapanka is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Budhapanka is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 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:

FAQs about Budhapanka