Burrikalan - Jamai (Junnardeo), Chhindwara

Burrikalan is a village situated in the Jamai (Junnardeo) tehsil of Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from Jamai and around 47 km from Chhindwara. Burrikalan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Burrikalan is 494669. The village covers a total geographical area of 293.3 hectares and falls under the 480441 pincode. Jamai is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Burrikalan

As per Census 2011, Burrikalan village has a total population of 1,426 people, consisting of 720 males and 706 females. The village has 320 households and a sex ratio of 980 females per 1,000 males. There are 253 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 585 literate and 841 illiterate residents. Additionally, 228 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 383 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Burrikalan are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,426720706
Child Population (0–6 yrs)253130123
Scheduled Castes (SC)228126102
Scheduled Tribes (ST)383177206
Literate Population585354231
Illiterate Population841366475

Nearby Villages of Burrikalan

Burrikalan 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BhichwadansaNorth-East1.63 km
KelmundiSouth-East1.74 km
BurikhurdWest1.90 km
NolakhapaNorth-West1.96 km
KhariEast2.03 km
KoketSouth2.71 km
NaktiyaNorth-East2.98 km
BhadriNorth3.13 km
BudhwaraWest3.91 km
UpliWest4.07 km

Transport and Connectivity of Burrikalan

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Burrikalan. The nearest railway station is Palachauri, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jamai to Burrikalan is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhindwara to Burrikalan is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Burrikalan

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Burrikalan

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Burrikalan

Where is Burrikalan located?

Burrikalan village is located in Jamai (Junnardeo) Tehsil, Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Burrikalan?

Burrikalan is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Burrikalan?

The pincode of Burrikalan is 480441.

What is the population of Burrikalan?

Burrikalan has a total population of 1,426, including 720 males and 706 females.

How many households are there in Burrikalan?

There are 320 households in Burrikalan.

What is the literacy rate in Burrikalan?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Burrikalan is 41.02%. Male literacy is 49.17% and female literacy is 32.72%.