Bhursapali - Sonapur, Sonepur

Bhursapali is a village situated in the Sonapur tehsil of Sonepur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 32 km from Dunguripali and around 32 km from Subarnapur. Lachhipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhursapali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhursapali is 418942. The village covers a total geographical area of 462 hectares and falls under the 767023 pincode. Binika is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Bhursapali

As per Census 2011, Bhursapali village has a total population of 755 people, consisting of 374 males and 381 females. The village has 166 households and a sex ratio of 1,018 females per 1,000 males. There are 96 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 501 literate and 254 illiterate residents. Additionally, 218 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 39 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population755374381
Child Population (0–6 yrs)964848
Scheduled Castes (SC)218108110
Scheduled Tribes (ST)392019
Literate Population501281220
Illiterate Population25493161

Nearby Villages of Bhursapali

Bhursapali 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)
DabapaliSouth-West1.63 km
AsurmundajungleSouth-West2.35 km
MahadaNorth2.69 km
LachhipurWest2.74 km
ChaukamalNorth2.80 km
GhantopaliEast2.87 km
KatapaliNorth-East3.23 km
KudopalijungleSouth-East3.96 km
SialiNorth-West4.04 km
FapasiEast4.14 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bhursapali

Bhursapali is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Khalipali, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Binika to Bhursapali is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Subarnapur to Bhursapali is about 32 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhursapali

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Bhursapali

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Bhursapali

Where is Bhursapali located?

Bhursapali village is located in Sonapur Tehsil, Sonepur district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bhursapali?

The Gram Panchayat of Bhursapali is Lachhipur.

What is the pincode of Bhursapali?

The pincode of Bhursapali is 767023.

What is the population of Bhursapali?

Bhursapali has a total population of 755, including 374 males and 381 females.

How many households are there in Bhursapali?

There are 166 households in Bhursapali.

What is the literacy rate in Bhursapali?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhursapali is 66.36%. Male literacy is 75.13% and female literacy is 57.74%.