Budhidara - Junagarh, Kalahandi

Budhidara is a village situated in the Junagarh tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Junagarh and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Budhipadar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Budhidara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Budhidara is 423816. The village covers a total geographical area of 401 hectares and falls under the 766014 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Budhidara

According to the 2011 Census, Budhidara village had a total population of 1,194 people, including 628 males and 566 females, living in 281 households. The sex ratio was 901 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.96%, with male literacy at 69.54% and female literacy at 32.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 205, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 712.

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

Nearby Villages of Budhidara

Budhidara 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 Budhidara

Budhidara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Budhidara is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Budhidara is about 40 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 Budhidara

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

Health Facilities in Budhidara

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

FAQs about Budhidara