Bhurkunda

Bhurkunda is a village located in Masturi tehsil of Bilaspur district in Chhattisgarh, India. It is situated 32km away from sub-district headquarter Masturi (tehsildar office) and 52km away from district headquarter Bilaspur. As per 2009 stats, Bakarkuda is the gram panchayat of Bhurkunda village.

Here you can discover what makes Bhurkunda unique in its vibrant Masturi-Bilaspur region. You’ll see Bhurkunda’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Bhurkunda

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Bhurkunda is 438925. The village spans a total geographical area of 599.773 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 495551. Bilaspur is nearest town to Bhurkunda village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 52km away.

When it comes to local governance, Bhurkunda village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Masturi Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bilaspur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Bhurkunda

Population of Bhurkunda

According to the 2011 Census, Bhurkunda has a total population of about 1,377, with approximately 676 males and 701 females. The sex ratio is around 1036 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 251 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 853 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 116. The overall literacy rate is approximately 51.13%, with male literacy at about 63.61% and female literacy near 39.09%. There are around 342 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Bhurkunda's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Bhurkunda

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Bhurkunda. As per the 2011 stats, Bhurkunda had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Bhurkunda

Knowing the nearby villages of Bhurkunda helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Bhurkunda.

Frequently Asked Questions about Bhurkunda