Bhuikurri - Tamnar, Raigarh

Bhuikurri is a village situated in the Tamnar tehsil of Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tamnar and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Raigarh. Bhuikurri village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhuikurri is 434788. The village covers a total geographical area of 288.26 hectares and falls under the 496001 pincode. Gharghoda is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Bhuikurri

According to the 2011 Census, Bhuikurri village had a total population of 759 people, including 353 males and 406 females, living in 173 households. The sex ratio was 1,150 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.30%, with male literacy at 88.59% and female literacy at 58.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 70, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 442.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhuikurri

Bhuikurri 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 Bhuikurri

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Bhuikurri. The nearest railway station is Bhupdeopur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gharghoda to Bhuikurri is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Bhuikurri 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 Bhuikurri

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

Health Facilities in Bhuikurri

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

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