Budhwan - Ghansali, Tehri Garhwal
Budhwan is a village situated in the Ghansali tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ghansali and around 85 km from the district headquarters in New Tehri. Budhwan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Budhwan is 042873. The village covers a total geographical area of 63.54 hectares and falls under the 249155 pincode. Tehri is the nearest town, located about 85 km away.
Budhwan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Ghanshali Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tehri Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Budhwan
As per Census 2011, Budhwan village has a total population of 424 people, consisting of 154 males and 270 females. The village has 81 households and a sex ratio of 1,753 females per 1,000 males. There are 63 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 218 literate and 206 illiterate residents. Additionally, 59 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Budhwan are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 424 | 154 | 270 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 63 | 26 | 37 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 59 | 23 | 36 |
| Literate Population | 218 | 89 | 129 |
| Illiterate Population | 206 | 65 | 141 |
Nearby Villages of Budhwan
Budhwan 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 Budhwan
Public transport in the Budhwan is mainly available through shared van services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tehri to Budhwan is about 85 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Budhwan is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Budhwan
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Budhwan village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Budhwan
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Budhwan 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 Budhwan
Where is Budhwan located?
Budhwan village is located in Ghansali Tehsil, Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Budhwan?
Budhwan is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Budhwan?
The pincode of Budhwan is 249155.
What is the population of Budhwan?
Budhwan has a total population of 424, including 154 males and 270 females.
How many households are there in Budhwan?
There are 81 households in Budhwan.
What is the literacy rate in Budhwan?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Budhwan is 51.42%. Male literacy is 57.79% and female literacy is 47.78%.