Burda - Saintala, Balangir

Burda is a village situated in the Saintala tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Saintala and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Deng serves as the Gram Panchayat for Burda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Burda is 421081. The village covers a total geographical area of 389 hectares and falls under the 767032 pincode. Titlagarh is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Burda

According to the 2011 Census, Burda village had a total population of 1,037 people, including 519 males and 518 females, living in 265 households. The sex ratio was 998 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.45%, with male literacy at 91.13% and female literacy at 67.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 187, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 176.

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

Nearby Villages of Burda

Burda 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 Burda

Public transport in the Burda is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Saintala, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 12.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Titlagarh to Burda is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Burda is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Burda

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

Health Facilities in Burda

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

FAQs about Burda