Burukuna - Kaniha, Angul

Burukuna is a village situated in the Kaniha tehsil of Angul district, Odisha. It is located approximately 35 km from Samal Barrage and around 75 km from Anugul . Burukuna village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Burukuna is 403865. The village covers a total geographical area of 185 hectares and falls under the 759100 pincode. Talcher is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Burukuna

According to the 2011 Census, Burukuna village had a total population of 754 people, including 385 males and 369 females, living in 187 households. The sex ratio was 958 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.67%, with male literacy at 82.99% and female literacy at 58.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 265.

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

Nearby Villages of Burukuna

Burukuna 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 Burukuna

Burukuna is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Talcher, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 93.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Talcher to Burukuna is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Anugul to Burukuna is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Burukuna

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

Health Facilities in Burukuna

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

FAQs about Burukuna