Budhikutuni - Lahunipara, Sundargarh

Budhikutuni is a village situated in the Lahunipara tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lahunipara and around 162 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Badpuranapani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Budhikutuni village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Budhikutuni is 384844. The village covers a total geographical area of 298 hectares and falls under the 770040 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 64 km away.

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

Population of Budhikutuni

According to the 2011 Census, Budhikutuni village had a total population of 587 people, including 298 males and 289 females, living in 138 households. The sex ratio was 970 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.67%, with male literacy at 76.86% and female literacy at 50.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 28, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 558.

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

Nearby Villages of Budhikutuni

Budhikutuni 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 Budhikutuni

Budhikutuni is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bimlagarh Junction, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Budhikutuni is about 64 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.8 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Budhikutuni is about 162 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Budhikutuni

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

Health Facilities in Budhikutuni

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

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