Burujhuri - Kodala, Ganjam

Burujhuri is a village situated in the Kodala tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kodala and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Chatrapur. Burujhari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Burujhuri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Burujhuri is 411663. The village covers a total geographical area of 234 hectares and falls under the 761035 pincode. Kodala is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Burujhuri

According to the 2011 Census, Burujhuri village had a total population of 2,455 people, including 1,231 males and 1,224 females, living in 505 households. The sex ratio was 994 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.96%, with male literacy at 80.29% and female literacy at 61.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 397.

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

Nearby Villages of Burujhuri

Burujhuri 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 Burujhuri

Burujhuri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kalijai, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kodala to Burujhuri is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Burujhuri is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Burujhuri

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

Health Facilities in Burujhuri

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

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