Bhursa - Bahalda, Mayurbhanj

Bhursa is a village situated in the Bahalda tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bahalda and around 94 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Gambharia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhursa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhursa is 387544. The village covers a total geographical area of 191 hectares and falls under the 757046 pincode. Rairangpur is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Bhursa

According to the 2011 Census, Bhursa village had a total population of 755 people, including 389 males and 366 females, living in 190 households. The sex ratio was 941 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.89%, with male literacy at 87.50% and female literacy at 69.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 11, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 208.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhursa

Bhursa 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 Bhursa

Bhursa is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Chhanva, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rairangpur to Bhursa is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Bhursa is about 94 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhursa

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

Health Facilities in Bhursa

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

FAQs about Bhursa