Budgam facts for kids
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Budgam
Badgom
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| The Municipal Council Of Budgam | |
 Budgam
Location in Jammu and Kashmir
Budgam
Location in India
Budgam
Location in Asia
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| Country |  India |
| Union territory | Jammu and Kashmir |
| District | Budgam |
| Founded by | Ayatollah Aga Syed Yousuf Mosavi and Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah |
| Government | |
| • Type | Democratic |
| • Body | Municipal Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 10.08 km2 (3.89 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,610 m (5,280 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 15,338 |
| • Density | 1,521.6/km2 (3,941.0/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Badgamin, Badgamia, Budgami |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Kashmiri, Urdu, Hindi, Dogri, English |
| Demographics | |
| • Literacy | 73.0% |
| • Sex ratio | 703.7 ♀/ 1000 ♂ |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Vehicle registration | JK 04 |
Budgam is a town in the Jammu and Kashmir region of India. It is also known as Badgom in the local Kashmiri language. The name "Badgom" means "big village."
Budgam is an important town in the Budgam district. In 2001, it was a "notified area committee," which is a type of local government. By 2011, it had become a "municipal committee," meaning it has its own elected local government.
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People and Population
This section tells us about the people who live in Budgam.
Population Details
According to the 2011 India census, Budgam had a total population of 15,338 people.
- About 9,003 people were males (59%).
- About 6,335 people were females (41%).
There were 1,335 children aged 0 to 6 years old. This was about 8.7% of the total population.
- Of these children, 680 were boys (51%).
- And 655 were girls (49%).
Literacy and Education
The literacy rate for people over six years old was 73.0%. This means most people could read and write.
- For males, the literacy rate was higher at 84.3%.
- For females, it was 56.4%.
Religions in Budgam
| Religions in Budgam | ||||
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| Religion | Percent | |||
| Hindus | 8.5% | |||
| Muslims | 91% | |||
| Sikhs | 0.7% | |||
| Others† | 0.3% | |||
| Distribution of religions †Includes Sikhs (0.2%), Buddhists (<0.2%). |
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Most people in Budgam are Muslims. About 25% of the Muslim population in the wider Budgam district belong to the Shia branch of Islam.
Historical Population Changes
| Historical population | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1911 | 1,065 | — |
| 2001 | 11,767 | +2.71% |
| 2011 | 15,338 | +2.69% |
The population of Budgam has grown a lot over the years. In 1911, there were just over 1,000 people. By 2011, it had grown to more than 15,000 people.
Getting Around Budgam
This section talks about how people travel to and from Budgam.
Roads
Budgam is connected to the rest of India by National Highway 444. This road makes it easy to travel by car or bus.
Railways
The Budgam railway station is located in a place called Ompora. It is about 2.5 kilometers (1.6 miles) from Budgam town. This station is part of the Jammu–Baramulla line, which connects Budgam to other cities by train.
Local Government
Budgam has a Municipal Committee that helps manage the town. This committee is made up of elected members who represent different areas, called wards. They work to make decisions for the town.
Keys: INC (6) BJP (4) Vacant (3)
| # | Name | Municipal Ward | Reservation Status | Party |
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| 1 | Dilsahada Banoo | Ganie Mohalla | Women Open | INC |
| 2 | Mehraj Ud Din Dar | Khanpora | Open | INC |
| 3 | Vacant | Haknipora | Open | N/A |
| 4 | Razia Hassan | Wahadatpora | Women Open | INC |
| 5 | Mushtaq Ahmad Bhat | Bazar Mohalla | Open | INC |
| 6 | Hakim Rohullah Gazi | Karipora | Open | INC |
| 7 | Shahnaza Hussain | Narispora | Women Open | BJP |
| 8 | Samiullah Bhat | Housing Colony Ompora | Open | BJP |
| 9 | Gh. Rasool Bhat | Dobi Mohallah | Open | BJP |
| 10 | Vacant | Kaisie Mohalla | Women Open | N/A |
| 11 | Vacant | Parray Angan | Open | N/A |
| 12 | Hakim Rohulla Gazi | Kharpora | Open | INC |
| 13 | Nisar Ahmad Najar | Mohanpora | Open | BJP |
See also
In Spanish: Badgam para niños
