Bhurkunda - Goh, Aurangabad

Bhurkunda is a village situated in the Goh subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Goh and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Bhurkunda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhurkunda is 252915. The village covers a total geographical area of 353 hectares and falls under the 824203 pincode. Rafiganj is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Bhurkunda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Goh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Karakat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bhurkunda

According to the 2011 Census, Bhurkunda village had a total population of 2,627 people, including 1,343 males and 1,284 females, living in 363 households. The sex ratio was 956 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.45%, with male literacy at 78.18% and female literacy at 52.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 487.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Bhurkunda

Bhurkunda 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Bhurkunda

Bhurkunda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Rafiganj, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 114.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rafiganj to Bhurkunda is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Bhurkunda is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhurkunda

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

Health Facilities in Bhurkunda

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

FAQs about Bhurkunda