Bhursa - Purulia - I, Purulia

Bhursa is a village situated in the Purulia - I subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 18.3 km from Purulia and around 9.2 km from Purulia. Manara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhursa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhursa is 331020. The village covers a total geographical area of 160.66 hectares and falls under the 723102 pincode. Purulia is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

Bhursa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Purulia Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Bhursa

According to the 2011 Census, Bhursa village had a total population of 341 people, including 177 males and 164 females, living in 67 households. The sex ratio was 927 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.64%, with male literacy at 81.70% and female literacy at 62.94%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 23.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhursa

Bhursa 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 Bhursa

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Bhursa. The nearest railway station is Gourinathdham, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Purulia to Bhursa is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Bhursa is about 9.2 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhursa

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

Health Facilities in Bhursa

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

FAQs about Bhursa