Burka

Burka is a village located in Pakhanjur tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district in Chhattisgarh, India. It is situated 20km away from sub-district headquarter Pakhanjur (tehsildar office) and 163km away from district headquarter Kanker. As per 2009 stats, Machpalli is the gram panchayat of Burka village.

Here you can discover what makes Burka unique in its vibrant Pakhanjur-Uttar Bastar Kanker region. You’ll see Burka’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Burka

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Burka is 448318. The village spans a total geographical area of 441.47 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 491441. Pakhanjur is nearest town to Burka village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 20km away.

When it comes to local governance, Burka village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Antagarh Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kanker Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Burka

Population of Burka

According to the 2011 Census, Burka has a total population of about 348, with approximately 183 males and 165 females. The sex ratio is around 901 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 64 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 286. The overall literacy rate is approximately 32.47%, with male literacy at about 42.62% and female literacy near 21.21%. There are around 64 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Burka's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Burka

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Burka. As per the 2011 stats, Burka had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Burka

Knowing the nearby villages of Burka helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Burka.

Frequently Asked Questions about Burka