Bhursitola Village - Arjuni Morgaon, Gondia

Bhursitola is a village situated in the Arjuni Morgaon tehsil of Gondia district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 7 km from Arjuni Morgaon and around 11 km from Gondiya. Somalpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhursitola village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhursitola is 538188. The village covers a total geographical area of 304.74 hectares and falls under the 441902 pincode. Desaiganj is the nearest town, located about 49 km away.

Bhursitola village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Arjuni-morgaon Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bhandara - Gondiya Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bhursitola

As per Census 2011, Bhursitola village has a total population of 353 people, consisting of 188 males and 165 females. The village has 92 households and a sex ratio of 877 females per 1,000 males. There are 28 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 274 literate and 79 illiterate residents. Additionally, 194 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 59 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 353 188 165
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 28 16 12
Scheduled Castes (SC) 194 104 90
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 59 33 26
Literate Population 274 159 115
Illiterate Population 79 29 50

Nearby Villages of Bhursitola

Bhursitola 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 Village Direction Approx. Distance (Aerial)
UmariSouth-West1.71 km
BidtolaWest1.83 km
MungaliSouth-East1.85 km
GangezariWest2.03 km
BhiwakhidkiNorth2.67 km
SawartolaSouth2.72 km
SiregaontolaNorth-West2.95 km
BortolaSouth-West3.34 km
SurgaonSouth3.50 km
Bhagi (rithi)West3.91 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bhursitola

Bhursitola is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dewalgaon, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.2 km.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service Yes Available within village
Private Bus Service No Available within >10 km
Railway Station No Available within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Desaiganj to Bhursitola is about 49 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gondiya to Bhursitola is about 11 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhursitola

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Bhursitola

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Bhursitola 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 Bhursitola

Where is Bhursitola located?

Bhursitola village is located in Arjuni Morgaon Tehsil, Gondia district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bhursitola?

The Gram Panchayat of Bhursitola is Somalpur.

What is the pincode of Bhursitola?

The pincode of Bhursitola is 441902.

What is the population of Bhursitola?

Bhursitola has a total population of 353, including 188 males and 165 females.

How many households are there in Bhursitola?

There are 92 households in Bhursitola.

What is the literacy rate in Bhursitola?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhursitola is 77.62%. Male literacy is 84.57% and female literacy is 69.70%.