Burakota - Sult, Almora
Burakota is a village situated in the Sult tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 41 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sult and around 201 km from the district headquarters in Almora. Budakot serves as the Gram Panchayat for Burakota village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Burakota is 052166. The village covers a total geographical area of 113.75 hectares and falls under the 263676 pincode. Ramnagar is the nearest town, located about 57 km away.
Burakota village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head.
Population of Burakota
According to the 2011 Census, Burakota village had a total population of 166 people, including 74 males and 92 females, living in 34 households. The sex ratio was 1,243 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.82%, with male literacy at 86.67% and female literacy at 65.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 39.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 166 | 74 | 92 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 27 | 14 | 13 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 39 | 19 | 20 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 104 | 52 | 52 |
| Illiterate Population | 62 | 22 | 40 |
Nearby Villages of Burakota
Burakota is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Burakota
Public transport in the Burakota is mainly available through shared van services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ramnagar to Burakota is about 57 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Almora to Burakota is about 201 km, with the usual travel time around ~5.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Burakota
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Burakota village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Burakota
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Burakota village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Burakota
Where is Burakota located?
Burakota village is located in Sult Tehsil, Almora district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Burakota?
The Gram Panchayat of Burakota is Budakot.
What is the pincode of Burakota?
The pincode of Burakota is 263676.
What is the population of Burakota?
Burakota had a total population of 166, including 74 males and 92 females.
How many households are there in Burakota?
Burakota had 34 households.
What is the literacy rate in Burakota?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Burakota was 74.82%. Male literacy was 86.67% and female literacy was 65.82%.