Burhai - Maudaha, Hamirpur

Burhai is a village situated in the Maudaha tehsil of Hamirpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Maudaha and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Hamirpur. Burhai village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Burhai is 154190. The village covers a total geographical area of 395.16 hectares and falls under the 210507 pincode. Maudaha is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Burhai village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Hamirpur Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Burhai

According to the 2011 Census, Burhai village had a total population of 1,275 people, including 676 males and 599 females, living in 190 households. The sex ratio was 886 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.70%, with male literacy at 84.78% and female literacy at 59.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 28.

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

Nearby Villages of Burhai

Burhai 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 Burhai

Burhai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ragaul, while the nearest airport is Kanpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Maudaha to Burhai is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hamirpur to Burhai is about 35 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 Burhai

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

Health Facilities in Burhai

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

FAQs about Burhai