Budkot - Ghansali, Tehri Garhwal

Budkot is a village situated in the Ghansali tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ghansali and around 71 km from the district headquarters in New Tehri. Dwari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Budkot village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Budkot is 042928. The village covers a total geographical area of 10.6 hectares and falls under the 249155 pincode. Tehri is the nearest town, located about 71 km away.

Budkot 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 Budkot

According to the 2011 Census, Budkot village had a total population of 109 people, including 51 males and 58 females, living in 23 households. The sex ratio was 1,137 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.17%, with male literacy at 100.00% and female literacy at 77.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 17.

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

Nearby Villages of Budkot

Budkot 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 Budkot

Budkot is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Rishikesh, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tehri to Budkot is about 71 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Budkot is about 71 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 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:

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:

FAQs about Budkot