Bhurad - Tarbha, Sonepur

Bhurad is a village situated in the Tarbha tehsil of Sonepur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 45 km from Tarbha and around 45 km from Subarnapur. Brahmani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhurad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhurad is 419733. The village covers a total geographical area of 286 hectares and falls under the 767016 pincode. Tarbha is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Bhurad 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 Bhurad

According to the 2011 Census, Bhurad village had a total population of 761 people, including 372 males and 389 females, living in 180 households. The sex ratio was 1,046 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.68%, with male literacy at 86.41% and female literacy at 63.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 477, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 55.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhurad

Bhurad 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 Bhurad

Bhurad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Balangir, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarbha to Bhurad is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Subarnapur to Bhurad is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhurad

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

Health Facilities in Bhurad

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

FAQs about Bhurad