Budhigan - Karanjia, Mayurbhanj

Budhigan is a village situated in the Karanjia tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karanjia and around 137 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Dudhiani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Budhigan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Budhigan is 388932. The village covers a total geographical area of 96 hectares and falls under the 757037 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Budhigan

According to the 2011 Census, Budhigan village had a total population of 256 people, including 138 males and 118 females, living in 60 households. The sex ratio was 855 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 6.97%, with male literacy at 11.65% and female literacy at 2.04%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 256.

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

Nearby Villages of Budhigan

Budhigan 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 Budhigan

Budhigan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sitabanji, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 93.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Budhigan is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Budhigan is about 137 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Budhigan

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

Health Facilities in Budhigan

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

FAQs about Budhigan