Budhaamb - Rajagangapur, Sundargarh
Budhaamb is a village situated in the Rajagangapur tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajagangapur and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Budham serves as the Gram Panchayat for Budhaamb village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Budhaamb is 384254. The village covers a total geographical area of 1011 hectares and falls under the 770017 pincode. Rajagangapur is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.
Budhaamb 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 Budhaamb
According to the 2011 Census, Budhaamb village had a total population of 957 people, including 473 males and 484 females, living in 199 households. The sex ratio was 1,023 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.11%, with male literacy at 61.14% and female literacy at 43.32%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 831.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 957 | 473 | 484 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 174 | 87 | 87 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 831 | 408 | 423 |
| Literate Population | 408 | 236 | 172 |
| Illiterate Population | 549 | 237 | 312 |
Nearby Villages of Budhaamb
Budhaamb is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Budhaamb
Budhaamb is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajagangapur to Budhaamb is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Budhaamb is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Budhaamb
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Budhaamb village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Budhaamb
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Budhaamb village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Budhaamb
Where is Budhaamb located?
Budhaamb village is located in Rajagangapur Tehsil, Sundargarh district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Budhaamb?
The Gram Panchayat of Budhaamb is Budham.
What is the pincode of Budhaamb?
The pincode of Budhaamb is 770017.
What is the population of Budhaamb?
Budhaamb had a total population of 957, including 473 males and 484 females.
How many households are there in Budhaamb?
Budhaamb had 199 households.
What is the literacy rate in Budhaamb?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Budhaamb was 52.11%. Male literacy was 61.14% and female literacy was 43.32%.