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

As per Census 2011, Bhurka village has a total population of 539 people, consisting of 285 males and 254 females. The village has 98 households and a sex ratio of 891 females per 1,000 males. There are 71 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 384 literate and 155 illiterate residents. Additionally, 29 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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