Budakata - Kutra, Sundargarh

Budakata is a village situated in the Kutra tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kutra and around 44 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Biringatoli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Budakata village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Budakata is 384160. The village covers a total geographical area of 542 hectares and falls under the 770018 pincode. Rajagangapur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Budakata

According to the 2011 Census, Budakata village had a total population of 1,720 people, including 841 males and 879 females, living in 379 households. The sex ratio was 1,045 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.68%, with male literacy at 80.08% and female literacy at 61.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 202, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,187.

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

Nearby Villages of Budakata

Budakata 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 Budakata

Budakata is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Garpos, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajagangapur to Budakata is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Budakata is about 44 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Budakata

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

Health Facilities in Budakata

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

FAQs about Budakata