Buchahanda - Lathikata, Sundargarh

Buchahanda is a village situated in the Lathikata tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from Brahmani Tarang and around 125 km from Sundargarh. Jadakudar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Buchahanda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Buchahanda is 384584. The village covers a total geographical area of 730 hectares and falls under the 769004 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Buchahanda 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 Buchahanda

As per Census 2011, Buchahanda village has a total population of 1,448 people, consisting of 750 males and 698 females. The village has 306 households and a sex ratio of 930 females per 1,000 males. There are 169 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 879 literate and 569 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,431 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Buchahanda

Buchahanda 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 Buchahanda

Public transport in the Buchahanda is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Lathikata, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Buchahanda is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Buchahanda is about 125 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Buchahanda

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

Health Facilities in Buchahanda

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

FAQs about Buchahanda