Budhakata - Naktideul, Sambalpur

Budhakata is a village situated in the Naktideul tehsil of Sambalpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Naktideul and around 132 km from the district headquarters in Sambalpur. Salebhata serves as the Gram Panchayat for Budhakata village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Budhakata is 382556. The village covers a total geographical area of 1062 hectares and falls under the 768106 pincode. Redhakhol is the nearest town, located about 54 km away.

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

Population of Budhakata

According to the 2011 Census, Budhakata village had a total population of 555 people, including 282 males and 273 females, living in 133 households. The sex ratio was 968 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.00%, with male literacy at 85.31% and female literacy at 70.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 85, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 77.

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

Nearby Villages of Budhakata

Budhakata 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 Budhakata

Budhakata is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Saragipalli, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Redhakhol to Budhakata is about 54 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sambalpur to Budhakata is about 132 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Budhakata

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

Health Facilities in Budhakata

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

FAQs about Budhakata