Bueng Phra

Bueng Phra (Thai: บึงพระ) is a subdistrict in the Mueang Phitsanulok District of Phitsanulok Province, Thailand. The area is urban and lowland area. In 2022 it had a population of 19,074 and 9,199 households.[1]

Bueng Phra
บึงพระ
Tambon
Official seal of Bueng Phra
Seal
CountryThailand
ProvincePhitsanulok
DistrictMueang Phitsanulok
Government
 • TypeSubdistrict Administrative Organization (SAO)
Area
 • Total34.2 km2 (13.2 sq mi)
Population
 (2022)[1]
 • Total19,074
 • Density557/km2 (1,440/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+7 (ICT)
Postal code
65000
Calling code055
Geocode65011700
Websitewww.buengphra.go.th

Geography

The topography of Bueng Phra subdistrict is fertile lowlands and is located in the lower northern part of Thailand. The subdistrict is bordered to the north by the city of Phitsanulok and Aranyik subdistrict, to the east by Wang Thong district , to the south by Wat Phrik subdistrict and to the west by Wat Chan subdistrict. Bueng Phra subdistrict lies in the Nan Basin, which is part of the Chao Phraya Watershed. The Nan river flows west of the subdistrict.[2]

History

The legend said that the boat carrying the Buddha image was wrecked. Therefore the villagers call that spot "Bueng Phra".[3]
Bueng Phra Subdistrict Administrative Organization - SAO (ongkan borihan suan tambon) was established, published 30 January 1996 in Royal Thai Government Gazette, General Issue, Volume 113, Section 9 Ngor.[4]

Administration

The administration of Bueng Phra subdistrict (tambon) is responsible for an area that covers 21,362 rai ~ 34.2 square kilometres (13.2 sq mi) and consists of ten administrative villages (muban), as of 2022: 19,074 people and 9,199 households.[5][1]

Bueng Phra subdistrict with villages
No. English Thai People Households
1 Ban Na Pho Daeng บ้านนาโพธิ์แดง 2,128 1,358
2 Ban Nong Tom Noi บ้านหนองตมน้อย 2,122 827
3 Ban Bueng Phra บ้านบึงพระ 1,498 748
4 Ban Pak Lat Mai บ้านปากลาดใหม่ 1,254 482
5 Ban Khlong Chan บ้านคลองจันทร์ 677 289
6 Ban Nong Phai Lom บ้านหนองไผ่ล้อม 1,001 664
7 Ban Dong Phikun บ้านดงพิกุล 2,185 1,343
8 Ban Saphan Sie บ้านสะพานที่สิ่ 2,180 1,044
9 Ban Na Pho Daeng บ้านนาโพธิ์แดง 3,542 1,459
10 Ban Na Thong Phatthana บ้านนาทองพัฒนา 1,722 984

Temples

Bueng Phra subdistrict is home to the following active temples, where Theravada Buddhism is practised by local residents:[6]

Temple nameThaiLocation
Wat Bueng PhraวัดบึงพระMoo2
Wat SantiwanวัดสันติวันMoo3
Wat Sutha WanaramลัดสุธาวนารามMoo4
Wat Rat Sattharamวัดราษฏร์ศรัทธารามMoo5
Wat Nong Phai Lomวัดหนองไผ่ว้อมMoo6
Wat Phikun ThongลัดพิกุลทองMoo7
Wat Phikun WararamวัดพิกุลวรารามMoo8

Economy

Because the area is plain lowland with sandy soil and sandy loamy soil, it is suitable for farming and horticulture (kale, bok choy, lettuce, etc.).[7]
Retail and trading are mainly located along Phitsanulok-Bueng Phra road (1064).

Education
  • Bungphra Phitsanulok Commercial College - Moo1
  • Wat Bueng Phra School - Moo2
  • Wat Mai Rat Sattharam School - Moo5

Healthcare

There is Bueng Phra health-promoting hospital in Ban Bueng Phra - Moo3.[8]

Transport

Roads
  • Highway 126 (Phitsanulok bypass road)
  • National road 1064 (Phitsanulok-Bueng Phra)[9]

Freight rail transport

PTT Public Company Limited operates a crude oil depot adjacent to Bueng Phra railway station (Moo3). SRT runs several oil freight services from this railway station to Mae Nam railway station in Chong Nonsi Subdistrict, Yan Nawa District, Bangkok. In 2019, that was a total of 866,931 tonnes.[10]

Electricity

All households in Bueng Phra subdistrict have access to the electricity grid of Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA).[11]

References
  1. "Official statistics registration systems". Department of Provincial Administration. Retrieved 17 April 2023, year 2022 >village level >ExcelFile >no.65011801-65011810{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: postscript (link)
  2. "อาณาเบตติดต่อ" [contact territory] (in Thai). Retrieved 24 April 2023.
  3. "ประวัติคำบล" [subdistrict history] (in Thai). Retrieved 24 April 2023.
  4. "ประาัติหน่วยงาน" [agency history] (in Thai). Retrieved 24 April 2023.
  5. "เขตการปกครอง" [subdivision] (in Thai). Retrieved 24 April 2023.
  6. "list of temples". Retrieved 24 April 2023, > no.28614 - 28619{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: postscript (link)
  7. "สภาพภูประเทศ" [terrain] (in Thai). Retrieved 24 April 2023.
  8. "การสาธารณสุข" [public health] (in Thai). Retrieved 24 April 2023.
  9. "การคมนาคม" [transportation] (in Thai). Retrieved 24 April 2023.
  10. Phitsanulok Provincial Statistical Report 2562-2019: Statistics of Railway Freight:2019. Phitsanulok Provincial Statistical Office (Report). National Statistical Office (NSO). 2020. p. 145. ISSN 1905-8314.
  11. "ไฟฟ้าในตำบล" [electricity in subdistrict] (in Thai). Retrieved 24 April 2023.

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