Budkiya - Bhopalgarh, Jodhpur

Budkiya is a village situated in the Bhopalgarh tehsil of Jodhpur district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhopalgarh and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Jodhpur. Burkiya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Budkiya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Budkiya is 084870. The village covers a total geographical area of 2369.13 hectares and falls under the 342606 pincode. Pipar City is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Budkiya

According to the 2011 Census, Budkiya village had a total population of 2,761 people, including 1,486 males and 1,275 females, living in 481 households. The sex ratio was 858 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.57%, with male literacy at 77.01% and female literacy at 40.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 481.

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

Nearby Villages of Budkiya

Budkiya 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 Budkiya

Public transport in the Budkiya is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kheri Salwa, while the nearest airport is Jodhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pipar City to Budkiya is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jodhpur to Budkiya is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Budkiya

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

Health Facilities in Budkiya

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

FAQs about Budkiya