Budhipahad - Odapada, Dhenkanal

Budhipahad is a village situated in the Odapada tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from Motunga and around 26 km from Dhenkanal. Naya Bhagirathipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Budhipahad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Budhipahad is 402935. The village covers a total geographical area of 211 hectares and falls under the 759019 pincode. Dhenkanal is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Budhipahad 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 Budhipahad

According to the 2011 Census, Budhipahad village had a total population of 492 people, including 257 males and 235 females, living in 117 households. The sex ratio was 914 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.65%, with male literacy at 76.17% and female literacy at 52.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 140, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 209.

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

Nearby Villages of Budhipahad

Budhipahad 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 Budhipahad

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Budhipahad. The nearest railway station is Nayabagirthipur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dhenkanal to Budhipahad is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Budhipahad

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

Health Facilities in Budhipahad

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

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