Budkot - Devprayag, Tehri Garhwal
Budkot is a village situated in the Devprayag tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Devprayag and around 90 km from the district headquarters in New Tehri. Rumdhar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Budkot village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Budkot is 043186. The village covers a total geographical area of 57.7 hectares and falls under the 249122 pincode. Devprayag is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.
Budkot village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Deoprayag Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Budkot
According to the 2011 Census, Budkot village had a total population of 189 people, including 89 males and 100 females, living in 44 households. The sex ratio was 1,124 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.31%, with male literacy at 90.41% and female literacy at 62.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 56.
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 | 189 | 89 | 100 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 27 | 16 | 11 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 56 | 29 | 27 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 122 | 66 | 56 |
| Illiterate Population | 67 | 23 | 44 |
Nearby Villages of Budkot
Budkot 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 Budkot
Budkot is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Devprayag to Budkot is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Budkot 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 Budkot
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Budkot village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Budkot
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Budkot 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 Budkot
Where is Budkot located?
Budkot village is located in Devprayag Tehsil, Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Budkot?
The Gram Panchayat of Budkot is Rumdhar.
What is the pincode of Budkot?
The pincode of Budkot is 249122.
What is the population of Budkot?
Budkot had a total population of 189, including 89 males and 100 females.
How many households are there in Budkot?
Budkot had 44 households.
What is the literacy rate in Budkot?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Budkot was 75.31%. Male literacy was 90.41% and female literacy was 62.92%.