Budhikhamari - Bangiriposi, Mayurbhanj

Budhikhamari is a village situated in the Bangiriposi tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bangiriposi and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Budhikhamari village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Budhikhamari is 389639. The village covers a total geographical area of 174 hectares and falls under the 757092 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 47 km away.

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

Population of Budhikhamari

According to the 2011 Census, Budhikhamari village had a total population of 1,170 people, including 546 males and 624 females, living in 261 households. The sex ratio was 1,143 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.40%, with male literacy at 88.07% and female literacy at 69.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 31, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 820.

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

Nearby Villages of Budhikhamari

Budhikhamari 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 Budhikhamari

Budhikhamari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bangriposi, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Budhikhamari is about 47 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Budhikhamari 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 Budhikhamari

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

Health Facilities in Budhikhamari

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

FAQs about Budhikhamari