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

According to the 2011 Census, Buromal village had a total population of 1,045 people, including 528 males and 517 females, living in 260 households. The sex ratio was 979 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.59%, with male literacy at 68.93% and female literacy at 38.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 77, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 271.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Buromal