Burakamat

Burakamat is a village located in Raiganj subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 9.7km away from Raiganj, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Burakamat village. As per 2009 stats, Sitgram is the gram panchayat of Burakamat village.

Here you can discover what makes Burakamat unique in its vibrant Raiganj-Uttar Dinajpur region. You’ll see Burakamat’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 Burakamat

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Burakamat is 309676. The village spans a total geographical area of 83.32 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733134. Raiganj is nearest town to Burakamat village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 8km away.

When it comes to local governance, Burakamat 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 Hemtabad Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Raiganj Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Burakamat

Population of Burakamat

According to the 2011 Census, Burakamat has a total population of about 1,618, with approximately 807 males and 811 females. The sex ratio is around 1004 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 232 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 206 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 26. The overall literacy rate is approximately 50.19%, with male literacy at about 55.76% and female literacy near 44.64%. There are around 369 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Burakamat's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Burakamat

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

Nearby Villages of Burakamat

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Burakamat