Budhipadar - Karlamunda, Kalahandi

Budhipadar is a village situated in the Karlamunda tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 16 km from Madanpur Rampur and around 90 km from Bhawanipatna. Pourkela serves as the Gram Panchayat for Budhipadar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Budhipadar is 422399. The village covers a total geographical area of 246 hectares and falls under the 766031 pincode. Kesinga is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Budhipadar

According to the 2011 Census, Budhipadar village had a total population of 839 people, including 421 males and 418 females, living in 221 households. The sex ratio was 993 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.36%, with male literacy at 74.86% and female literacy at 49.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 107, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 429.

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

Nearby Villages of Budhipadar

Budhipadar 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 Budhipadar

Budhipadar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Deogan Road, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 6.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kesinga to Budhipadar is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Budhipadar is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Budhipadar

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

Health Facilities in Budhipadar

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

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