Bhursa - Kunkuri, Jashpur

Bhursa is a village situated in the Kunkuri tehsil of Jashpur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kunkuri and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Jashpur Nagar. Raikera serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhursa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhursa is 434060. The village covers a total geographical area of 179.1 hectares and falls under the 496225 pincode. Kunkuri is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Bhursa

According to the 2011 Census, Bhursa village had a total population of 482 people, including 242 males and 240 females, living in 105 households. The sex ratio was 992 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.76%, with male literacy at 82.71% and female literacy at 64.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 16, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 214.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhursa

Bhursa 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 Bhursa

Public transport in the Bhursa is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Garpos, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kunkuri to Bhursa is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jashpur Nagar to Bhursa is about 34 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 Bhursa

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

Health Facilities in Bhursa

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

FAQs about Bhursa