Budhighar

Budhighar is a village located in Kanjipani tehsil of Kendujhar district in Odisha, India. It is situated 40km away from sub-district headquarter Kanjipani (tehsildar office) and 40km away from district headquarter Kendujhar. As per 2009 stats, Gonasika is the gram panchayat of Budhighar village.

Here you can discover what makes Budhighar unique in its vibrant Kanjipani-Kendujhar region. You’ll see Budhighar’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Budhighar

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Budhighar is 386315. The village spans a total geographical area of 552 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 758018. Kendujhar is nearest town to Budhighar village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 33km away.

When it comes to local governance, Budhighar village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Telkoi Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Keonjhar Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Budhighar

Population of Budhighar

According to the 2011 Census, Budhighar has a total population of about 257, with approximately 125 males and 132 females. The sex ratio is around 1056 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 52 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 224. The overall literacy rate is approximately 11.28%, with male literacy at about 19.20% and female literacy near 3.79%. There are around 57 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Budhighar's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Budhighar

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Budhighar. As per the 2011 stats, Budhighar had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Budhighar

Knowing the nearby villages of Budhighar helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Budhighar.

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