Burkoni Village - Hinganghat, Wardha

Burkoni is a village situated in the Hinganghat tehsil of Wardha district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hinganghat and around 51 km from the district headquarters in Wardha. Burkoni village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Burkoni is 534495. The village covers a total geographical area of 900.95 hectares and falls under the 442301 pincode. Hinganghat is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Burkoni

As per Census 2011, Burkoni village has a total population of 1,433 people, consisting of 731 males and 702 females. The village has 357 households and a sex ratio of 960 females per 1,000 males. There are 144 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,094 literate and 339 illiterate residents. Additionally, 175 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 126 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 1,433 731 702
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 144 75 69
Scheduled Castes (SC) 175 86 89
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 126 62 64
Literate Population 1,094 596 498
Illiterate Population 339 135 204

Nearby Villages of Burkoni

Burkoni 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)
Chichaghat 2South2.68 km
SatefalNorth-East2.80 km
PardiSouth3.37 km
KhardiWest3.55 km
YenoraNorth3.57 km
LadkiSouth-East3.82 km
BhardiWest4.19 km
ChikmohSouth-West4.28 km
KekatvihiraNorth-East4.35 km
BidladkiSouth-East4.63 km

Transport and Connectivity of Burkoni

Public transport in the Burkoni is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Yenor, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.8 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 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hinganghat to Burkoni is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Wardha to Burkoni is about 51 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Burkoni

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Burkoni

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

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

FAQs about Burkoni

Where is Burkoni located?

Burkoni village is located in Hinganghat Tehsil, Wardha district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Burkoni?

Burkoni is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Burkoni?

The pincode of Burkoni is 442301.

What is the population of Burkoni?

Burkoni has a total population of 1,433, including 731 males and 702 females.

How many households are there in Burkoni?

There are 357 households in Burkoni.

What is the literacy rate in Burkoni?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Burkoni is 76.34%. Male literacy is 81.53% and female literacy is 70.94%.