Budhabalanga - Jashipur, Mayurbhanj
Budhabalanga is a village situated in the Jashipur tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 87 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jashipur and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Astakuanr serves as the Gram Panchayat for Budhabalanga village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Budhabalanga is 388629. The village covers a total geographical area of 319 hectares and falls under the 757034 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 96 km away.
Budhabalanga village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jashipur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mayurbhanj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Budhabalanga
According to the 2011 Census, Budhabalanga village had a total population of 314 people, including 159 males and 155 females, living in 55 households. The sex ratio was 975 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 17.67%, with male literacy at 26.61% and female literacy at 8.80%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 313.
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 | 314 | 159 | 155 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 65 | 35 | 30 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 313 | 158 | 155 |
| Literate Population | 44 | 33 | 11 |
| Illiterate Population | 270 | 126 | 144 |
Nearby Villages of Budhabalanga
Budhabalanga 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 Budhabalanga
Public transport in the Budhabalanga is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Budhabalanga is about 96 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Budhabalanga is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Budhabalanga
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Budhabalanga 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 Budhabalanga
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Budhabalanga 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 Budhabalanga
Where is Budhabalanga located?
Budhabalanga village is located in Jashipur Tehsil, Mayurbhanj district, Odisha, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Budhabalanga?
The Gram Panchayat of Budhabalanga is Astakuanr.
What is the pincode of Budhabalanga?
The pincode of Budhabalanga is 757034.
What is the population of Budhabalanga?
Budhabalanga had a total population of 314, including 159 males and 155 females.
How many households are there in Budhabalanga?
Budhabalanga had 55 households.
What is the literacy rate in Budhabalanga?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Budhabalanga was 17.67%. Male literacy was 26.61% and female literacy was 8.80%.