Burutala - Patrapur, Ganjam

Burutala is a village situated in the Patrapur tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 31 km from Ramagiri and around 85 km from Chatrapur. Burutala village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Burutala is 413429. The village covers a total geographical area of 154 hectares and falls under the 761013 pincode. Brahmapur is the nearest town, located about 76 km away.

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

Population of Burutala

According to the 2011 Census, Burutala village had a total population of 331 people, including 168 males and 163 females, living in 70 households. The sex ratio was 970 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.96%, with male literacy at 73.28% and female literacy at 53.24%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 330.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population331168163
Child Population (0–6 yrs)613724
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)330167163
Literate Population1709674
Illiterate Population1617289

Nearby Villages of Burutala

Burutala 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)
MaduabadaNorth1.85 km
AndaandaSouth1.97 km
GujulingiEast2.04 km
TadingSouth-West2.07 km
KurugadaNorth2.07 km
RayagadaSouth-East2.48 km
SanaanchabaSouth2.58 km
KamalakhetaSouth-East2.68 km
Gaida-aNorth2.99 km
DhobalingNorth3.10 km

Transport and Connectivity of Burutala

Public transport in the Burutala is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sompeta, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 135.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Brahmapur to Burutala is about 76 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Burutala is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Burutala

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Burutala

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Burutala

Where is Burutala located?

Burutala village is located in Patrapur Tehsil, Ganjam district, Odisha, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Burutala?

Burutala is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Burutala?

The pincode of Burutala is 761013.

What is the population of Burutala?

Burutala had a total population of 331, including 168 males and 163 females.

How many households are there in Burutala?

Burutala had 70 households.

What is the literacy rate in Burutala?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Burutala was 62.96%. Male literacy was 73.28% and female literacy was 53.24%.