Bhursipali - Puintala, Balangir

Bhursipali is a village situated in the Puintala tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from Balangir and around 22 km from Balangir. Jamgaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhursipali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhursipali is 420075. The village covers a total geographical area of 291 hectares and falls under the 767002 pincode. Balangir is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Bhursipali

As per Census 2011, Bhursipali village has a total population of 1,045 people, consisting of 537 males and 508 females. The village has 214 households and a sex ratio of 945 females per 1,000 males. There are 125 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 564 literate and 481 illiterate residents. Additionally, 161 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,045537508
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1257055
Scheduled Castes (SC)1617982
Literate Population564329235
Illiterate Population481208273

Nearby Villages of Bhursipali

Bhursipali 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)
KankariaSouth-West1.31 km
BargaonEast1.49 km
JamgaonNorth-West1.80 km
BahalpadarSouth-East2.16 km
AnkriapadarSouth2.30 km
TakarlaNorth-East2.67 km
ManglamundaEast2.89 km
BudhisindholSouth-West3.22 km
KalibhanaNorth-West3.24 km
PankelbahalSouth-East3.29 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bhursipali

Bhursipali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Loisingha, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 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 Balangir to Bhursipali is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Bhursipali is about 22 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhursipali

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Bhursipali

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

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

FAQs about Bhursipali

Where is Bhursipali located?

Bhursipali village is located in Puintala Tehsil, Balangir district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bhursipali?

The Gram Panchayat of Bhursipali is Jamgaon.

What is the pincode of Bhursipali?

The pincode of Bhursipali is 767002.

What is the population of Bhursipali?

Bhursipali has a total population of 1,045, including 537 males and 508 females.

How many households are there in Bhursipali?

There are 214 households in Bhursipali.

What is the literacy rate in Bhursipali?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhursipali is 53.97%. Male literacy is 61.27% and female literacy is 46.26%.