Bhurka - Bhanupratappur, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Bhurka is a village situated in the Bhanupratappur tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhanupratappur and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Parvi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhurka village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhurka is 447556. The village covers a total geographical area of 405.8 hectares and falls under the 494669 pincode. Bhanupratappur is the nearest town, located about 30 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 Bhanupratappur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kanker Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bhurka

As per Census 2011, Bhurka village has a total population of 143 people, consisting of 72 males and 71 females. The village has 33 households and a sex ratio of 986 females per 1,000 males. There are 31 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 27 literate and 116 illiterate residents. Additionally, 143 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 Dalli Rajhara, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhanupratappur to Bhurka is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Bhurka is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. 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