Buromal - Kantabanji, Balangir

Buromal is a village situated in the Kantabanji tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 36 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kantabanji and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Buromal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Buromal is 421203. The village covers a total geographical area of 449 hectares and falls under the 767039 pincode. Kantabanji is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Buromal

As per Census 2011, Buromal village has a total population of 1,045 people, consisting of 528 males and 517 females. The village has 260 households and a sex ratio of 979 females per 1,000 males. There are 168 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 470 literate and 575 illiterate residents. Additionally, 77 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 271 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,045528517
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1688781
Scheduled Castes (SC)773641
Scheduled Tribes (ST)271133138
Literate Population470304166
Illiterate Population575224351

Nearby Villages of Buromal

Buromal 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
DangamaraWest1.86 km
PakhanmundaSouth-East2.19 km
DhumsuSouth2.35 km
BichhubahaliNorth2.40 km
LathakendNorth-West2.97 km
ChatuankaWest2.99 km
KukurahadSouth-West3.34 km
KarlabahaliEast3.50 km
GidhmalNorth-East3.52 km
GhanamahulSouth3.62 km

Transport and Connectivity of Buromal

Public transport in the Buromal is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kantabanji, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kantabanji to Buromal is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Buromal is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Buromal

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Buromal

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Buromal

Where is Buromal located?

Buromal village is located in Kantabanji Tehsil, Balangir district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Buromal?

Buromal is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Buromal?

The pincode of Buromal is 767039.

What is the population of Buromal?

Buromal has a total population of 1,045, including 528 males and 517 females.

How many households are there in Buromal?

There are 260 households in Buromal.

What is the literacy rate in Buromal?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Buromal is 44.98%. Male literacy is 57.58% and female literacy is 32.11%.