Budagada - Patrapur, Ganjam

Budagada is a village situated in the Patrapur tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 21 km from Jarada and around 67 km from Chatrapur. Mandarada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Budagada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Budagada is 413166. The village covers a total geographical area of 255 hectares and falls under the 761209 pincode. Brahmapur is the nearest town, located about 70 km away.

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

Population of Budagada

According to the 2011 Census, Budagada village had a total population of 530 people, including 275 males and 255 females, living in 105 households. The sex ratio was 927 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.40%, with male literacy at 61.28% and female literacy at 43.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 94.

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

Nearby Villages of Budagada

Budagada 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 Budagada

Budagada is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Jhadupudi, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 132.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Brahmapur to Budagada is about 70 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Budagada is about 67 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Budagada

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

Health Facilities in Budagada

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

FAQs about Budagada