Burja - Seethanagaram, Parvathipuram Manyam

Burja is a village situated in the Seethanagaram mandal of Parvathipuram Manyam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from Seethanagaram and around 79 km from Vizianagaram. Burja village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Burja is 582250. The village covers a total geographical area of 992 hectares and falls under the 535546 pincode. Bobbili is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

Burja village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Burja

As per Census 2011, Burja village has a total population of 3,527 people, consisting of 1,846 males and 1,681 females. The village has 910 households and a sex ratio of 910 females per 1,000 males. There are 317 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,042 literate and 1,485 illiterate residents. Additionally, 643 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 37 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Burja are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,5271,8461,681
Child Population (0–6 yrs)317149168
Scheduled Castes (SC)643324319
Scheduled Tribes (ST)372017
Literate Population2,0421,305737
Illiterate Population1,485541944

Nearby Villages of Burja

Burja is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
JanthirayapuramSouth1.95 km
JagannadhapuramSouth-East2.11 km
KrishnarayapuramNorth-East2.22 km
LakshmipuramWest2.41 km
DayanidhipuramSouth-West2.75 km
ChinankalamEast2.79 km
PedankalamEast3.22 km
BuddipetaWest3.52 km
Panukuvalasa (near) ArasadaEast3.64 km
SubhadraSouth-East3.91 km

Transport and Connectivity of Burja

Burja is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sitanagaram, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bobbili to Burja is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Vizianagaram to Burja is about 79 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Burja

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Burja village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Burja

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Burja village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Burja

Where is Burja located?

Burja village is located in Seethanagaram Mandal, Parvathipuram Manyam district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Burja?

Burja is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Burja?

The pincode of Burja is 535546.

What is the population of Burja?

Burja has a total population of 3,527, including 1,846 males and 1,681 females.

How many households are there in Burja?

There are 910 households in Burja.

What is the literacy rate in Burja?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Burja is 57.90%. Male literacy is 70.69% and female literacy is 43.84%.