Burdikarka - Katekalyan, Dakshin Bastar Dantewada

Burdikarka is a village situated in the Katekalyan tehsil of Dakshin Bastar Dantewada district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Katekalyan and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Dantewada. Dhanikarka serves as the Gram Panchayat for Burdikarka village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Burdikarka is 450193. The village covers a total geographical area of 441.55 hectares and falls under the 494552 pincode. Bade Bacheli is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Burdikarka

According to the 2011 Census, Burdikarka village had a total population of 273 people, including 125 males and 148 females, living in 63 households. The sex ratio was 1,184 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 34.26%, with male literacy at 47.06% and female literacy at 22.81%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 273.

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

Nearby Villages of Burdikarka

Burdikarka 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 Burdikarka

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Burdikarka. The nearest railway station is Kawargaon, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bade Bacheli to Burdikarka is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dantewada to Burdikarka is about 32 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Burdikarka

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

Health Facilities in Burdikarka

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

FAQs about Burdikarka