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 Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Burda

According to the 2011 Census, Burda village had a total population of 5,159 people, including 2,702 males and 2,457 females, living in 1,067 households. The sex ratio was 909 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.87%, with male literacy at 70.42% and female literacy at 43.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 679, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,372.

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

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