Bhurka - Mahasamund

Bhurka is a village situated in the Mahasamund tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 5 km from Mahasamund, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Laphinkala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhurka village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhurka is 446253. The village covers a total geographical area of 184.57 hectares and falls under the 493445 pincode. Bagbahara is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Bhurka village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Mahasamund Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Bhurka

According to the 2011 Census, Bhurka village had a total population of 539 people, including 285 males and 254 females, living in 98 households. The sex ratio was 891 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.05%, with male literacy at 96.27% and female literacy at 66.96%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 29.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhurka

Bhurka 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 Bhurka

Bhurka is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Mahasamund, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagbahara to Bhurka is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Bhurka is about 5 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhurka

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

Health Facilities in Bhurka

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

FAQs about Bhurka