Burgum - Kuakonda, Dakshin Bastar Dantewada

Burgum is a village situated in the Kuakonda tehsil of Dakshin Bastar Dantewada district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kuwakonda and around 51 km from the district headquarters in Dantewada. Burgum village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Burgum is 450274. The village covers a total geographical area of 2130.77 hectares and falls under the 494556 pincode. Kirandul is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

Burgum 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 Burgum

According to the 2011 Census, Burgum village had a total population of 1,008 people, including 429 males and 579 females, living in 230 households. The sex ratio was 1,350 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 12.09%, with male literacy at 22.84% and female literacy at 4.12%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,008.

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

Nearby Villages of Burgum

Burgum 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 Burgum

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Burgum. The nearest railway station is Bacheli, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kirandul to Burgum is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dantewada to Burgum is about 51 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Burgum

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

Health Facilities in Burgum

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

FAQs about Burgum