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

As per Census 2011, Budhigan village has a total population of 256 people, consisting of 138 males and 118 females. The village has 60 households and a sex ratio of 855 females per 1,000 males. There are 55 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 14 literate and 242 illiterate residents. Additionally, 256 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population256138118
Child Population (0–6 yrs)553520
Scheduled Tribes (ST)256138118
Literate Population14122
Illiterate Population242126116

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KhalpadaNorth-West2.14 km
AnlakataNorth-West2.73 km
BurudihiNorth-East3.30 km
DudhianiNorth-West3.84 km
RangamatiaNorth-West3.91 km
RamjodiNorth-East4.25 km
PahadpurNorth4.37 km
RanibholorofkalodarNorth-West4.66 km
SanramchandrapurWest4.88 km
JaladaNorth5.03 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

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:

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

FAQs about Budhigan

Where is Budhigan located?

Budhigan village is located in Karanjia Tehsil, Mayurbhanj district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Budhigan?

The Gram Panchayat of Budhigan is Dudhiani.

What is the pincode of Budhigan?

The pincode of Budhigan is 757037.

What is the population of Budhigan?

Budhigan has a total population of 256, including 138 males and 118 females.

How many households are there in Budhigan?

There are 60 households in Budhigan.

What is the literacy rate in Budhigan?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Budhigan is 5.47%. Male literacy is 8.70% and female literacy is 1.69%.