Buchukupada - Rajagangapur, Sundargarh

Buchukupada is a village situated in the Rajagangapur tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajagangapur and around 74 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Buchukupara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Buchukupada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Buchukupada is 384237. The village covers a total geographical area of 597 hectares and falls under the 770017 pincode. Rajagangapur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Buchukupada 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 Buchukupada

As per Census 2011, Buchukupada village has a total population of 1,614 people, consisting of 809 males and 805 females. The village has 328 households and a sex ratio of 995 females per 1,000 males. There are 255 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 951 literate and 663 illiterate residents. Additionally, 41 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,531 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Buchukupada

Buchukupada 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 Buchukupada

Buchukupada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Raj Gangpur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajagangapur to Buchukupada is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Buchukupada is about 74 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Buchukupada

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

Health Facilities in Buchukupada

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

FAQs about Buchukupada