Burkoni - 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 Village 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

According to the 2011 Census, Burkoni village had a total population of 1,433 people, including 731 males and 702 females, living in 357 households. The sex ratio was 960 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.87%, with male literacy at 90.85% and female literacy at 78.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 175, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 126.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Burkoni