Buraswa - Chakrata, Dehradun

Buraswa is a village situated in the Chakrata tehsil of Dehradun district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chakrata and around 121 km from the district headquarters in Dehradun. Buraswa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Buraswa is 044648. The village covers a total geographical area of 246.9 hectares and falls under the 248001 pincode. Chakrata is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Buraswa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Buraswa

According to the 2011 Census, Buraswa village had a total population of 574 people, including 290 males and 284 females, living in 64 households. The sex ratio was 979 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.67%, with male literacy at 74.60% and female literacy at 58.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 296, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 256.

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

Nearby Villages of Buraswa

Buraswa 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 Buraswa

Buraswa is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dehradun, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chakrata to Buraswa is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dehradun to Buraswa is about 121 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Buraswa

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

Health Facilities in Buraswa

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

FAQs about Buraswa