Burkel

Burkel is a village located in Barapali tehsil of Bargarh district in Odisha, India. It is situated 12km away from sub-district headquarter Barapali (tehsildar office) and 32km away from district headquarter Bargarh. As per 2009 stats, Remta is the gram panchayat of Burkel village.

Here you can discover what makes Burkel unique in its vibrant Barapali-Bargarh region. You’ll see Burkel’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Burkel

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Burkel is 380446. The village spans a total geographical area of 257 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 768029. Bargarh is nearest town to Burkel village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 32km away.

When it comes to local governance, Burkel village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Bijepur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bargarh Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Burkel

Population of Burkel

According to the 2011 Census, Burkel has a total population of about 590, with approximately 294 males and 296 females. The sex ratio is around 1006 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 49 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 76 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 79. The overall literacy rate is approximately 66.44%, with male literacy at about 75.17% and female literacy near 57.77%. There are around 153 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Burkel's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Burkel

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Burkel. As per the 2011 stats, Burkel had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Burkel

Knowing the nearby villages of Burkel helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Burkel.

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