Budhikhamari - Baripada, Mayurbhanj

Budhikhamari is a village situated in the Baripada tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from Betanati and around 12 km from Baripada. Budhikhamari village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Budhikhamari is 390459. The village covers a total geographical area of 171 hectares and falls under the 757029 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 11 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 Bangriposi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mayurbhanj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Budhikhamari

As per Census 2011, Budhikhamari village has a total population of 767 people, consisting of 383 males and 384 females. The village has 192 households and a sex ratio of 1,002 females per 1,000 males. There are 93 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 415 literate and 352 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 564 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Budhikhamari are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population767383384
Child Population (0–6 yrs)934449
Scheduled Castes (SC)211
Scheduled Tribes (ST)564280284
Literate Population415251164
Illiterate Population352132220

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KachhimbilaSouth-East1.43 km
AhariSouth-West1.74 km
RadhikasolSouth1.76 km
NayapurusottampurNorth-West1.95 km
KailashchandrapurNorth-East2.16 km
GopalpurNorth2.34 km
SureidihiSouth-East2.36 km
JamsolEast2.63 km
DuviaSouth-West2.89 km
RagdhaSouth-East3.00 km

Transport and Connectivity of Budhikhamari

Public transport in the Budhikhamari is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Krishnachandrapur, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Budhikhamari is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Budhikhamari is about 12 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Budhikhamari

Where is Budhikhamari located?

Budhikhamari village is located in Baripada Tehsil, Mayurbhanj district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Budhikhamari?

Budhikhamari is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Budhikhamari?

The pincode of Budhikhamari is 757029.

What is the population of Budhikhamari?

Budhikhamari has a total population of 767, including 383 males and 384 females.

How many households are there in Budhikhamari?

There are 192 households in Budhikhamari.

What is the literacy rate in Budhikhamari?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Budhikhamari is 54.11%. Male literacy is 65.54% and female literacy is 42.71%.