Bhursu - Bagmundi, Purulia

Bhursu is a village situated in the Bagmundi subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.5 km from Pathardihi and around 57.2 km from Purulia. Serengdih serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhursu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhursu is 331574. The village covers a total geographical area of 363.81 hectares and falls under the 723152 pincode. Jhalda is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Bhursu

According to the 2011 Census, Bhursu village had a total population of 3,096 people, including 1,588 males and 1,508 females, living in 582 households. The sex ratio was 950 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 46.34%, with male literacy at 60.35% and female literacy at 31.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 599, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 195.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhursu

Bhursu 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 Bhursu

Bhursu is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Suisa, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jhalda to Bhursu is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Bhursu is about 57.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhursu

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

Health Facilities in Bhursu

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

FAQs about Bhursu