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

As per Census 2011, Burat village has a total population of 540 people, consisting of 277 males and 263 females. The village has 155 households and a sex ratio of 949 females per 1,000 males. There are 81 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 318 literate and 222 illiterate residents. Additionally, 53 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 128 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Burat are given below:

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