Buran - Potashpur - II, Purba Medinipur
Buran is a village situated in the Potashpur - II subdivision of Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal. Khar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Buran village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Buran is 345088. The village covers a total geographical area of 70.26 hectares and falls under the 721440 pincode. Egra is the nearest town.
Buran village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Patashpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kanthi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Buran
As per Census 2011, Buran village has a total population of 652 people, consisting of 343 males and 309 females. The village has 152 households and a sex ratio of 900 females per 1,000 males. There are 59 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 463 literate and 189 illiterate residents. Additionally, 5 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Buran are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 652 | 343 | 309 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 59 | 35 | 24 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| Literate Population | 463 | 259 | 204 |
| Illiterate Population | 189 | 84 | 105 |
Nearby Villages of Buran
Buran 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 Buran
Buran is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus 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 | - |
Banking and Postal Services in Buran
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Buran village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Buran
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Buran village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Buran
Where is Buran located?
Buran village is located in Potashpur - II Subdivision, Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Buran?
The Gram Panchayat of Buran is Khar.
What is the pincode of Buran?
The pincode of Buran is 721440.
What is the population of Buran?
Buran has a total population of 652, including 343 males and 309 females.
How many households are there in Buran?
There are 152 households in Buran.
What is the literacy rate in Buran?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Buran is 71.01%. Male literacy is 75.51% and female literacy is 66.02%.