Budhamba - Kabisuryanagar, Ganjam

Budhamba is a village situated in the Kabisuryanagar tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kabisuryanagar and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Chatrapur. Budhamba village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Budhamba is 411393. The village covers a total geographical area of 178 hectares and falls under the 761105 pincode. Polasara is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Budhamba

As per Census 2011, Budhamba village has a total population of 1,862 people, consisting of 974 males and 888 females. The village has 403 households and a sex ratio of 911 females per 1,000 males. There are 206 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,258 literate and 604 illiterate residents. Additionally, 442 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 3 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,862974888
Child Population (0–6 yrs)206106100
Scheduled Castes (SC)442226216
Scheduled Tribes (ST)321
Literate Population1,258738520
Illiterate Population604236368

Nearby Villages of Budhamba

Budhamba 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
GudiapalliWest0.77 km
DuarabagadaSouth1.42 km
SanaustapadaEast1.54 km
DeogamSouth-East1.59 km
HatibadiNorth2.09 km
MuktamalachampatipurSouth-West2.33 km
KakudiaWest2.38 km
KandharanipadaEast2.60 km
PatharapalliSouth-West2.83 km
NityanandapalliNorth-East2.84 km

Transport and Connectivity of Budhamba

Budhamba is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rambha, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Polasara to Budhamba is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Budhamba is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Budhamba

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Budhamba

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Budhamba

Where is Budhamba located?

Budhamba village is located in Kabisuryanagar Tehsil, Ganjam district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Budhamba?

Budhamba is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Budhamba?

The pincode of Budhamba is 761105.

What is the population of Budhamba?

Budhamba has a total population of 1,862, including 974 males and 888 females.

How many households are there in Budhamba?

There are 403 households in Budhamba.

What is the literacy rate in Budhamba?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Budhamba is 67.56%. Male literacy is 75.77% and female literacy is 58.56%.