Boodha - Karwi, Chitrakoot

Boodha is a village situated in the Karwi tehsil of Chitrakoot district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karwi and around 12 km from the district headquarters in Chitrakoot. Boodha Semarwar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Boodha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Boodha is 155630. The village covers a total geographical area of 160.28 hectares and falls under the 210206 pincode. Karwi is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Boodha

As per Census 2011, Boodha village has a total population of 768 people, consisting of 432 males and 336 females. The village has 129 households and a sex ratio of 777 females per 1,000 males. There are 160 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 367 literate and 401 illiterate residents. Additionally, 172 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population768432336
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1609565
Scheduled Castes (SC)1729973
Literate Population367258109
Illiterate Population401174227

Nearby Villages of Boodha

Boodha 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SemarwarNorth-West0.83 km
Chhechheriha BujurgSouth2.07 km
Balapur KhalasaWest2.36 km
Bhabha MafiSouth-East2.47 km
KaloopurWest2.50 km
NandiNorth2.57 km
KuiEast2.58 km
AtrouliEast2.72 km
AkbariaNorth-East2.94 km
KapnaNorth-West2.97 km

Transport and Connectivity of Boodha

Boodha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khoh, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karwi to Boodha is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chitrakoot to Boodha is about 12 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Boodha

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Boodha

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Boodha

Where is Boodha located?

Boodha village is located in Karwi Tehsil, Chitrakoot district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Boodha?

The Gram Panchayat of Boodha is Boodha Semarwar.

What is the pincode of Boodha?

The pincode of Boodha is 210206.

What is the population of Boodha?

Boodha has a total population of 768, including 432 males and 336 females.

How many households are there in Boodha?

There are 129 households in Boodha.

What is the literacy rate in Boodha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Boodha is 47.79%. Male literacy is 59.72% and female literacy is 32.44%.