Burat - Narala, Kalahandi

Burat is a village situated in the Narala tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narala and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Ghantamala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Burat village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Burat is 422836. The village covers a total geographical area of 168 hectares and falls under the 766100 pincode. Bhawanipatna is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Burat

According to the 2011 Census, Burat village had a total population of 540 people, including 277 males and 263 females, living in 155 households. The sex ratio was 949 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.28%, with male literacy at 88.41% and female literacy at 49.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 53, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 128.

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

Nearby Villages of Burat

Burat 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 Burat

Burat is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is G. Ramchandrapur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 14.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawanipatna to Burat is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Burat is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Burat

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

Health Facilities in Burat

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

FAQs about Burat