About Buguda

Buguda (Oriya: ) is a town and a notified area committee in Ganjam district in the state of Orissa, India. It is also situated in Ghumusara province. Buguda is located at 1949N 8448E / 19.82N 84.8E / 19.82; 84.8. It has an average elevation of 84metres (275feet). As of 2001 India census, Buguda had a population of 13,253. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Buguda has an average literacy rate of 67%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 76% and female literacy of 58%. 14% of the population is under 6 years of age. Buguda has a High school, Degree college and a Tehsil office. 2 sprawling colonies namely Surjya Nagar and Sundar Nagar have come up at Buguda. This historic village is only 70 kilometres away from Berhampur, a major city in Orissa. Buddhakhola: At a distance of about 3km towards the north of Buguda is Buddhakhol, which is a scenic spot frequently visited by tourists and picnickers. Amidst natural...