Bhurki - Wani, Yavatmal

Bhurki is a village situated in the Wani tehsil of Yavatmal district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Wani and around 119 km from the district headquarters in Yavatmal. Bhurki village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhurki is 543941. The village covers a total geographical area of 551.61 hectares and falls under the 445308 pincode. Wani is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Bhurki

According to the 2011 Census, Bhurki village had a total population of 510 people, including 253 males and 257 females, living in 129 households. The sex ratio was 1,016 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.10%, with male literacy at 83.33% and female literacy at 72.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 55.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhurki

Bhurki 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 Bhurki

Bhurki is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Majri Khadan, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Wani to Bhurki is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Yavatmal to Bhurki is about 119 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhurki

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

Health Facilities in Bhurki

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

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