Bhurruk - Baihar, Balaghat

Bhurruk is a village situated in the Baihar tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 45 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baihar and around 97 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Katangi (bh) serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhurruk village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhurruk is 498010. The village covers a total geographical area of 1518.55 hectares and falls under the 481105 pincode. Baihar is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Bhurruk

According to the 2011 Census, Bhurruk village had a total population of 884 people, including 435 males and 449 females, living in 186 households. The sex ratio was 1,032 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.00%, with male literacy at 67.66% and female literacy at 52.42%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 874.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhurruk

Bhurruk 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 Bhurruk

Bhurruk is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dhapewara, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baihar to Bhurruk is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Bhurruk is about 97 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhurruk

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

Health Facilities in Bhurruk

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

FAQs about Bhurruk