Budaguda - Kalyanasingpur, Rayagada

Budaguda is a village situated in the Kalyanasingpur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalyanasingpur and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Budaguda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Budaguda is 425632. The village covers a total geographical area of 106 hectares and falls under the 765017 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Budaguda

As per Census 2011, Budaguda village has a total population of 1,119 people, consisting of 673 males and 446 females. The village has 201 households and a sex ratio of 662 females per 1,000 males. There are 95 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 717 literate and 402 illiterate residents. Additionally, 90 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 860 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,119673446
Child Population (0–6 yrs)955639
Scheduled Castes (SC)906030
Scheduled Tribes (ST)860520340
Literate Population717504213
Illiterate Population402169233

Nearby Villages of Budaguda

Budaguda 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)
JilundaEast1.02 km
KumbharagudaNorth1.23 km
AlandaNorth-West1.59 km
KhatipadaNorth-East1.77 km
MimajhollaEast2.24 km
PetligudaNorth2.42 km
ChamarajodiWest2.43 km
BadanaikgudaNorth-East2.78 km
GurutuliSouth-West2.83 km
MahendrapurSouth-East2.84 km

Transport and Connectivity of Budaguda

Budaguda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sikarpai, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.7 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 Rayagada to Budaguda is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Budaguda 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 Budaguda

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Budaguda

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Budaguda 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 >10 km

FAQs about Budaguda

Where is Budaguda located?

Budaguda village is located in Kalyanasingpur Tehsil, Rayagada district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Budaguda?

Budaguda is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Budaguda?

The pincode of Budaguda is 765017.

What is the population of Budaguda?

Budaguda has a total population of 1,119, including 673 males and 446 females.

How many households are there in Budaguda?

There are 201 households in Budaguda.

What is the literacy rate in Budaguda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Budaguda is 64.08%. Male literacy is 74.89% and female literacy is 47.76%.