Burkapal - Jagargunda, Sukma

Burkapal is a village situated in the Jagargunda tehsil of Sukma district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 80 km from Konta and around 160 km from Dantewada. Burkapal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Burkapal is 450353. The village covers a total geographical area of 1778.15 hectares and falls under the 494122 pincode. Dornapal is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Burkapal

According to the 2011 Census, Burkapal village had a total population of 370 people, including 187 males and 183 females, living in 90 households. The sex ratio was 979 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 22.61%, with male literacy at 28.75% and female literacy at 16.23%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 370.

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

Nearby Villages of Burkapal

Burkapal 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 Burkapal

Public transport in the Burkapal is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bacheli, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dornapal to Burkapal is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dantewada to Burkapal is about 160 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Burkapal

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

Health Facilities in Burkapal

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

FAQs about Burkapal