Burda - Bagmundi, Purulia

Burda is a village situated in the Bagmundi subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 19.5 km from Pathardihi and around 53.8 km from Purulia. Burda-kalimati serves as the Gram Panchayat for Burda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Burda is 331577. The village covers a total geographical area of 2083.73 hectares and falls under the 723152 pincode. Jhalda is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Burda

As per Census 2011, Burda village has a total population of 5,159 people, consisting of 2,702 males and 2,457 females. The village has 1,067 households and a sex ratio of 909 females per 1,000 males. There are 784 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,532 literate and 2,627 illiterate residents. Additionally, 679 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,372 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Burda are given below:

Nearby Villages of Burda

Burda 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 Burda

Burda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Suisa, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jhalda to Burda is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Burda is about 53.8 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Burda

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

Health Facilities in Burda

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

FAQs about Burda