Bhurkadih - Saragaon, Janjgir-Champa

Bhurkadih is a village situated in the Saragaon tehsil of Janjgir-Champa district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 20 km from Champa and around 25 km from Janjgir. Khamhia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhurkadih village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhurkadih is 436831. The village covers a total geographical area of 176.83 hectares and falls under the 495687 pincode. Baradwar is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Bhurkadih

As per Census 2011, Bhurkadih village has a total population of 715 people, consisting of 374 males and 341 females. The village has 135 households and a sex ratio of 911 females per 1,000 males. There are 94 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 505 literate and 210 illiterate residents. Additionally, 5 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhurkadih

Bhurkadih 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 Bhurkadih

Bhurkadih is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Baradwar, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baradwar to Bhurkadih is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Janjgir to Bhurkadih is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhurkadih

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

Health Facilities in Bhurkadih

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

FAQs about Bhurkadih