Budringia - Raikia, Kandhamal
Budringia is a village situated in the Raikia tehsil of Kandhamal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Raikia and around 61 km from the district headquarters in Phulbani. Mandakia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Budringia village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Budringia is 417531. The village covers a total geographical area of 62 hectares and falls under the 762101 pincode. G. Udayagiri is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.
Budringia village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the G. udayagiri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kandhamal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Budringia
According to the 2011 Census, Budringia village had a total population of 251 people, including 131 males and 120 females, living in 76 households. The sex ratio was 916 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.00%, with male literacy at 64.49% and female literacy at 34.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 17.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 251 | 131 | 120 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 47 | 24 | 23 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 17 | 8 | 9 |
| Literate Population | 102 | 69 | 33 |
| Illiterate Population | 149 | 62 | 87 |
Nearby Villages of Budringia
Budringia is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Budringia
Budringia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from G. Udayagiri to Budringia is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Phulbani to Budringia is about 61 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Budringia
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Budringia village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Budringia
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Budringia village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Budringia
Where is Budringia located?
Budringia village is located in Raikia Tehsil, Kandhamal district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Budringia?
The Gram Panchayat of Budringia is Mandakia.
What is the pincode of Budringia?
The pincode of Budringia is 762101.
What is the population of Budringia?
Budringia had a total population of 251, including 131 males and 120 females.
How many households are there in Budringia?
Budringia had 76 households.
What is the literacy rate in Budringia?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Budringia was 50.00%. Male literacy was 64.49% and female literacy was 34.02%.