Bhursiguda - Jayapatna, Kalahandi

Bhursiguda is a village situated in the Jayapatna tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 50 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jayapatna and around 72 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Ranamal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhursiguda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhursiguda is 424097. The village covers a total geographical area of 321 hectares and falls under the 766017 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Bhursiguda

According to the 2011 Census, Bhursiguda village had a total population of 943 people, including 468 males and 475 females, living in 220 households. The sex ratio was 1,015 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 49.50%, with male literacy at 64.95% and female literacy at 34.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 191.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhursiguda

Bhursiguda 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 Bhursiguda

Bhursiguda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Bhursiguda is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Bhursiguda is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhursiguda

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

Health Facilities in Bhursiguda

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

FAQs about Bhursiguda