Bhursa

Bhursa is a village located in Arsha subdivision of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 14.6km away from sub-district headquarter Sirkabad (tehsildar office) and 8.7km away from district headquarter Purulia. As per 2009 stats, Beldih is the gram panchayat of Bhursa village.

Here you can discover what makes Bhursa unique in its vibrant Arsha-Puruliya region. You’ll see Bhursa’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Bhursa

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Bhursa is 331222. The village spans a total geographical area of 436.03 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 723102. Bokaro is nearest town to Bhursa village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 36km away.

When it comes to local governance, Bhursa village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Joypur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Purulia Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Bhursa

Population of Bhursa

According to the 2011 Census, Bhursa has a total population of about 1,554, with approximately 773 males and 781 females. The sex ratio is around 1010 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 322 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 164 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 50.39%, with male literacy at about 57.05% and female literacy near 43.79%. There are around 258 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Bhursa's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Bhursa

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Bhursa. As per the 2011 stats, Bhursa had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Bhursa

Knowing the nearby villages of Bhursa helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Bhursa.

Frequently Asked Questions about Bhursa