Bhurkhunda - Tilhar, Shahjahanpur

Bhurkhunda is a village situated in the Tilhar tehsil of Shahjahanpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tilhar and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Shahjahanpur. Itaua serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhurkhunda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhurkhunda is 133474. The village covers a total geographical area of 142.23 hectares and falls under the 242305 pincode. Shahjahanpur is the nearest town, located about 48 km away.

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

Population of Bhurkhunda

According to the 2011 Census, Bhurkhunda village had a total population of 569 people, including 320 males and 249 females, living in 92 households. The sex ratio was 778 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.03%, with male literacy at 88.01% and female literacy at 81.31%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 165.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhurkhunda

Bhurkhunda 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 Bhurkhunda

Bhurkhunda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kasrak Halt, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahjahanpur to Bhurkhunda is about 48 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhurkhunda

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

Health Facilities in Bhurkhunda

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

FAQs about Bhurkhunda