Burukapeta - Nuagad, Gajapati

Burukapeta is a village situated in the Nuagad tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 35 km from R.udaygiri and around 100 km from Paralakhemundi. Sundardanga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Burukapeta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Burukapeta is 413965. The village covers a total geographical area of 210 hectares and falls under the 761016 pincode. Gunupur is the nearest town, located about 51 km away.

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

Population of Burukapeta

According to the 2011 Census, Burukapeta village had a total population of 141 people, including 76 males and 65 females, living in 27 households. The sex ratio was 855 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 32.23%, with male literacy at 43.94% and female literacy at 18.18%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 133.

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

Nearby Villages of Burukapeta

Burukapeta 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 Burukapeta

Burukapeta is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Gunupur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 101.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gunupur to Burukapeta is about 51 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Burukapeta is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Burukapeta

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

Health Facilities in Burukapeta

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

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