Bhuranaki - Khanapur, Belagavi

Bhuranaki is a village situated in the Khanapur taluka of Belagavi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 32 km from Khanapur and around 58 km from Belgaum. Bhurunaki serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhuranaki village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhuranaki is 598005. The village covers a total geographical area of 929.3 hectares and falls under the 591302 pincode. Alnavar is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Bhuranaki village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Khanapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Uttara Kannada Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bhuranaki

According to the 2011 Census, Bhuranaki village had a total population of 1,614 people, including 816 males and 798 females, living in 352 households. The sex ratio was 978 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.01%, with male literacy at 77.31% and female literacy at 54.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 400, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 8.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhuranaki

Bhuranaki 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 Bhuranaki

Bhuranaki 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 Bhistenhatti, while the nearest airport is Belgaum Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Alnavar to Bhuranaki is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Belgaum to Bhuranaki is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhuranaki

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

Health Facilities in Bhuranaki

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

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