Budhan is a village in Sub Division Bijhari and Tehsil Barsar, District Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh, India. The Village is located in the Outer Himalayan Range of Shivalik Hills at an Average Elevation of 800M above sea level. It Faces due southern end of Hamirpur district Bilaspur and far Solan and Shimla. It can typically be called an eye to the south. The Village Hilltop Presents a 360° Views of most of the neighboring Districts and The Dhauladhar Himalayan Range, Naina Devi Hills, Swarghat and Bahadurpur Hills. Budhan consists of a Gram Panchayat Bhawan on Bijhri to Barthin road, A Primary Health Centre and Veterinary Centre are also here. It has a population of around 580 people and nearly 53% of Men. The literacy rate is 98% and The village strictly follow all legislations regarding hygiene and other cleanliness. It has a good connectivity to roadside through either sides of Village. The people have created a Registered NGO Gram Sudhar Sabha which co ordinates with Panchayat Pradhan in some matters otherwise employ more Ideas for Development of area. Climate Budhan experiences Pleasent Climate round the year. However, Summers can be hot in the Months of June with average day and night temperatures ranging 35°C to 19°C. Monsoon Rains last from Mid June to Early September with Occasional Heavy Rains. Winters are Long yet comparably less cooler than Upper Himachal Mainland with Average Temperatures Falling between 20°C to -2°C. It experiences Mild Snowfall which generally evaporates in few hours. Flora and Fauna Budhan is located at an average elevation of 800 Metres above Sea Level having wide variety of Natural Pine Forest Region spread in all directions. Apart from that Types of Ban, Grey Oak, Pine, Rhododendron, Bamboo, Shagwan, Poplar, Khair, Mango, Neem etc are found in abundance. There are some inner water bodies which are a home to common fish and other creatures. It has witnessed a swift increase in Monkey Population causing people to refrain from Cash Crop Agriculture. Tropial Species of Raptiles and Birds are also present here. Agriculture The Major Occupation of Budhan Population is not Agriculture. However, many households With Cattle prefer cultivation on their lands fullfil partial Requirements. People Grow Corn, Wheat, Mustard which cater to personal needs. In recent times, Some Households have successfully grown Apple. Other Fruits and Vegetables are also grown organically. Demographics Budhan consists of Hindu Population of mostly Brahmins 89% and Rajputs 11%. Males Contribute to 53% while Females are in good ratio with 47%. There is a share of 23% Children below 15 years of age among the Total Inhibitors. It is worth Notable that most of the people, especially men between the age of 25-55 live in Ludhiana, Chandigarh, New Delhi, Dubai and Other Locations out of the state. Geography Located in the Southern Edge of Hamirpur District, It overlooks the Vast Landscapes of Central Bilaspur District due South facing the Hills of Deotsidh, Naina Devi, Swarghat and Bahadurpur. While on its north, once can clearly have a look of Mighty Himalayas Range and Lower Hills of Bilaspur, Kangra and Mandi Districts. Occasional River Shukkar-Khud flows in the Valley Formed by Budhan Hill with Vaishno Devi Hill. It has high density of Stones and pabbles in its soil making its Land firmer and Stable eventually reluctant to any landslides. Due to its elevation, It experiences Pleasent weather all round the year with an exception of Hot Summer Days lasting June to Mid July. Due to its closer Vicinity to Lake Govind Sagar, it experiences Cooler Winds blowing due North probably a reason for Cool Summer Nights. Architecture Village Does not resemble with typical Himachal Design Architecture. Instead, the older styled house designs still persists having Earthed material with Slated Roofs. Though, Modern Concrete Houses are in higher Numbers. Education Below is the List ofEducational Institutions near Budhan with their Road Distance
GHS Sanghiya Da Tiala - 800M
GSSS Bijhari -3KM
Neelam Public School Birhu -1KM
Chaman Memorial ITI Birhu -900M
Kids Bud School Bijhar-3.5KM
Sunrise Public School-6KM
SVMGarli-6KM
Govt Degree Collage Chakmoh - 10 KM
MIT Bani- 16 KM
Gurukul International School- 18 KM
FACILITIES Below are the Major Faclities available Around Budhan
DISTANCES FROM MAJOR LOCATIONS NEW DELHI - 436 KM CHANDIGARH - 180 KM SHIMLA - 130 KM DHARAMSALA- 109 KM HAMIRPUR - 33 KM UNA - 73 KM NEAREST AIRPORT- DHARAMSALA / CHANDIGARH RAILWAY - UNA NATIONAL HIGHWAY- NH 503 A, SALAUNI / NH 103 DANGAR
