Bhurkura - Jakhania, Ghazipur

Bhurkura is a village situated in the Jakhania tehsil of Ghazipur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jakhanian and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Ghazipur. Bhurkura village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhurkura is 203618. The village covers a total geographical area of 360.49 hectares and falls under the 275203 pincode. Ghazipur is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Bhurkura village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jakhanian Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ghazipur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bhurkura

According to the 2011 Census, Bhurkura village had a total population of 4,759 people, including 2,462 males and 2,297 females, living in 659 households. The sex ratio was 933 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.26%, with male literacy at 84.66% and female literacy at 63.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,361, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 386.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhurkura

Bhurkura 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 Bhurkura

Bhurkura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jakhanian, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ghazipur to Bhurkura is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ghazipur to Bhurkura is about 36 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 Bhurkura

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

Health Facilities in Bhurkura

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

FAQs about Bhurkura