Budhana

As of the 2001 India census,[1] the town of Budhana had a population of 32,950. Males constitute 53% (17,416) of the population and females 47% (15,534). Budhana has an average literacy rate of 49%, lower than the national average of 59.5%; with a male literacy rate of 57% and a female literacy rate of 40%. 18% of the population is under 6 years of age.

The total population of Budhana Tehsil is 430,700; the male population is 229,877 and the female population is 200,823.

Budhana is listed in the Ain-i-Akbari as a pargana under the sarkar of Saharanpur, producing a revenue of 3,698,041 dams for the imperial treasury and supplying a force of 300 infantry and 40 cavalry.[2]

The local economy is primarily based on agriculture. Budhana lies in the Upper Doab region, a fertile area close to the Upper Ganges Canal. The main crops are wheat, sugarcane and mustard. People from the surrounding villages come to Budhana for their buying and selling needs.

Bajaj Sugar Mill is just outside the town. It was completed on 31 October 2005 at a cost of Rs 150 crore (USD 37.50 million). It was inaugurated by the then Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Mulayam Singh Yadav.

Religious

• Jama Masjid Qaziwara - A mosque built in the Mughal period 350 years ago by converted Muslims.
• Chandni Wala Mandir - This old temple is situated in the heart of town, shakti peeth of Maa Santoshi.
• Nadi Wala Mandir - A Brahma ji temple situated on the bank of Hindon River well known as Shri Hanandeshwar Dham.
• Yogpura Mandir - This old temple is situated in town.
• Shani Dham - A new temple in Yogpura Mandir.
• Thakur Dwara Mandir - This temple is situated in the main market.
• Khatiko Wala Kua - Between Badi Masjid and Chandni Wala Mandir.
• Imli Wali Masjid (Jama Masjid)
• Hazrat Peer Shah Vilayat Saheb Dargha
• Baba Imambargaha and Shia Kabarastan
• Karbala - Roza-e-Imam Husain
• Shri 1008 Chandra Prabhu Digamber Jain Mandir - Near Main Market
• Shri 1008 Parshv Nath Digamber Jain Mandir - Kamal Talkies
• Shri Shwetamber Jain Sthanak - Behind Government Hospital
• Shiv Sthal Mandir, mohd. Shawara - Near Money Plus Shopping Point
• Jafariya Imambargaha

Nearby places of religious importance:

• Peer Bhasana - A peer situated in a nearby village, Bhasana.
• The fort of Begum Sumru is in ruins now. Badi Masjid & Eidgah were also constructed a long time back.

Residential

• There are lot of old and new colonies all around the town. Shawara, Mandi, Bara Bazaar, and Chauta Bazaar areas are the old residential areas. Dayanand Nagar and Krishnapuri is a well-developed colony.
• Valli - It is the village nearby Budhana of Panwar's. It is approximately 8 km from
• Golden Jaula-Village JAULA Panchayat BUDHANA is situated in Muzaffarnagar District. People of this village are living in very peaceful manner. This village having very proud history. Agriculture is the main profession of this village. Still this village is waiting for Industrial development. Education, Drinking water, Road and Electricity are the main concern of this village. Young generation is more attracted towards mobile, Laptop and computer technology these days. If banks and finance institutions proved loan and other financial support to the villagers, this village will see the real development. Medical and health services has to be improved.
• According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Jaula village is 111085. Jaula village is located in Budhana Tehsil of Muzaffarnagar district in Uttar Pradesh, India. It is situated 6 km away from sub-district headquarter Budhana and 36 km away from district headquarter Muzaffar Nagar. As per 2009 stats, Jaula village is also a gram panchayat. The total geographical area of village is 1344.74 hectares. Jaula has a total population of 24,655 peoples. There are about 3,450 houses in Jaula village. Budhana is nearest town to Jaula which is approximately 6 km away.

Junctions

• Chaudhary Charan Singh Tiraha - This 3-way intersection is in the south-west corner of the town. One road goes inside the town, one for Baraut town and other one for Kandhla and Shamli towns. This junction is also known as 'Chungi' because here people had to pay the toll tax or 'chungi' when they sent their goods to other states. This tax has been abolished now.
• Mahavir Chowk - This three-way intersection is in the east corner of the town. One road goes to Muzaffarnagar City, one inside the town and other one towards Sabji Mandi (vegetable market) and old bus stand. This junction is also known as 'Ram Chhel Tiraha'.
• Dayanad Chowk - This is a four-way junction near Arya Samaj Mandir in south corner of town. One road goes to Baraut town; one goes to Kandhla Town; one goes inside the town (namely Dayanand Marg); and one goes to Chaudhary Charan Singh Tiraha.
• Bharat Chowk - This three-way intersection is in the west corner of the town. One street goes inside the town for Bara Bazar.

Roadways bus service to Meerut, Muzaffarnagar, Baraut, Shamli, Kandhla & Khatouli. For Shamli, private bus service is also available.

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Bollywood actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui, who became popular after his roles in Kahani and Gangs of Wasseypur (2012), comes from Budhana.[3]

• "Budhana" at Our Village Indiamy. Mujafa