Buraj - Anandpur Sahib, Rupnagar

Buraj is a village situated in the Anandpur Sahib tehsil of Rupnagar district, Punjab. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Anandpur Sahib and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Rupnagar. Mataur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Buraj village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Buraj is 038423. The village covers a total geographical area of 132 hectares and falls under the 140118 pincode. Anandpur Sahib is the nearest town.

Buraj village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the S.a.s.nagar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Anandpur Sahib Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Buraj

As per Census 2011, Buraj village has a total population of 240 people, consisting of 130 males and 110 females. The village has 41 households and a sex ratio of 846 females per 1,000 males. There are 26 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 160 literate and 80 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population240130110
Child Population (0–6 yrs)261511
Literate Population1609367
Illiterate Population803743

Nearby Villages of Buraj

Buraj 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)
BalowalSouth0.95 km
Mehndali KalanEast0.99 km
LodipurWest1.40 km
Amarpur BelaSouth-West1.95 km
ThappalNorth-East2.94 km
MindhwanEast3.06 km
SahotaNorth3.19 km
MothapurSouth-West3.29 km
GobindpurWest3.33 km
MianpurNorth3.69 km

Transport and Connectivity of Buraj

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Buraj. The nearest railway station is Anandpur Sahib, while the nearest airport is Shimla Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.1 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Rupnagar to Buraj 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 Buraj

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Buraj

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Buraj

Where is Buraj located?

Buraj village is located in Anandpur Sahib Tehsil, Rupnagar district, Punjab, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Buraj?

The Gram Panchayat of Buraj is Mataur.

What is the pincode of Buraj?

The pincode of Buraj is 140118.

What is the population of Buraj?

Buraj has a total population of 240, including 130 males and 110 females.

How many households are there in Buraj?

There are 41 households in Buraj.

What is the literacy rate in Buraj?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Buraj is 66.67%. Male literacy is 71.54% and female literacy is 60.91%.