Bhurkunda - Mandro, Sahebganj

Bhurkunda is a village situated in the Mandro subdivision of Sahebganj district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 15 km from Mandro and around 35 km from Sahibganj. Damin Bhitha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhurkunda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhurkunda is 358092. The village covers a total geographical area of 123 hectares and falls under the 816120 pincode. Sahibganj is the nearest town.

Bhurkunda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head.

Population of Bhurkunda

According to the 2011 Census, Bhurkunda village had a total population of 323 people, including 171 males and 152 females, living in 72 households. The sex ratio was 889 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 27.51%, with male literacy at 30.22% and female literacy at 24.62%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 306.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhurkunda

Bhurkunda 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 Bhurkunda

The nearest railway station is Karamtola, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Sahibganj to Bhurkunda is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

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