Buguda - Sanakhemundi, Ganjam

Buguda is a village situated in the Sanakhemundi tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from Patapur and around 67 km from Chatrapur. Padmapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Buguda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Buguda is 412400. The village covers a total geographical area of 394 hectares and falls under the 761014 pincode. Digapahandi is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Buguda

As per Census 2011, Buguda village has a total population of 658 people, consisting of 334 males and 324 females. The village has 131 households and a sex ratio of 970 females per 1,000 males. There are 90 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 167 literate and 491 illiterate residents. Additionally, 62 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 346 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Buguda

Buguda 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 Buguda

Buguda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Brahmapur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 119.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digapahandi to Buguda is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Buguda 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 Buguda

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

Health Facilities in Buguda

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

FAQs about Buguda