Where is Bhurkunda village located?
Bhurkunda is in Kuchai Sub-district of Saraikela-Kharsawan district in Jharkhand, India.
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Bhurkunda Village
Bhurkunda is an inhabited village in Kuchai Sub-district of Saraikela-Kharsawan district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 378539, the Census 2011 record lists 1,244 people in 233 households and the reported area is 649 hectares. The local references include Maranghatu Gram Panchayat, Kuchai CD Block and the nearest town reference is Jamshedpur at about 30 km.
Village Code378539
Population1,244
Households233
Area649 hectares
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Bhurkunda
- Census Village Code
- 378539
- State
- Jharkhand
- State Census Code
- 20
- District
- Saraikela-Kharsawan
- District Census Code
- 369
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Kuchai
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02746
- CD Block
- Kuchai
- Gram Panchayat
- Maranghatu
- Households
- 233
- Population
- 1,244
- Male Population
- 600
- Female Population
- 644
- Sex Ratio
- 1,073.33
- Area
- 649 hectares
- Area
- 6.49 sq km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 833101
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Bhurkunda at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,244 people, 649 hectares of reported area and Jamshedpur as the nearest town reference for Bhurkunda, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Bhurkunda falls under Kuchai Sub-district in Saraikela-Kharsawan district, Jharkhand.
- The Census village code is 378539.
- The record lists 1,244 people living in 233 households.
- The reported village area is 649 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Jamshedpur.
- This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.
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Data Sources and Verification
This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.
- Census and Amenities
- Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
- DCHB Publisher
- Registrar General of India, Government of India
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density191.68 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.34 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share1.05%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share89.79%Shown from the village record.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Bhurkunda in the official administrative record. Census village code 378539, Maranghatu Gram Panchayat and Kuchai CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 20
- District Census Code
- 369
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02746
- Village Census Code
- 378539
- CD Block Code
- 0252
- CD Block Name
- Kuchai
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Maranghatu
Location and Distance
Jamshedpur is the nearest town listed for Bhurkunda, about 30 km away. Sarikela is listed as the district headquarters at about 30 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Kuchai
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 3 km
- District Headquarter
- Sarikela
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 30 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Jamshedpur
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 30 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Jharkhand
- Total Geographical Area
- 649 hectares
- Area
- 6.49 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,244 people in 233 households, with 600 male residents and 644 female residents. The average household size is 5.34, and SC share is 1.05% and ST share is 89.79% for Bhurkunda. Population density works out to about 191.68 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 233
- Total Population
- 1,244
- Male Population
- 600
- Female Population
- 644
- Sex Ratio
- 1,073.33
- Average Household Size
- 5.34
- SC Population
- 13
- SC Male Population
- 7
- SC Female Population
- 6
- SC Population Share
- 1.05
- ST Population
- 1,117
- ST Male Population
- 535
- ST Female Population
- 582
- ST Population Share
- 89.79
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Bhurkunda list 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 1
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Bhurkunda. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Count
- 1
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
- 1
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Doctors In Position Count
- 1
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 1
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Bhurkunda include hand pump water, river or canal water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Uncovered Well
- Available
- Uncovered Well Functions All Year
- Available
- Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
- Available
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions in Summer
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
- Available
- River Canal
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 39.95 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Bhurkunda include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Other District Road
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Bhurkunda include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Nutritional Centres ICDS
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Bhurkunda is reported as 10 hours per day in summer and 14 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.
- Power Supply For Domestic Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 10 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 14 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Bhurkunda show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice and net sown area is 471.78 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Rice
- Forest Area In Hectares
- 103.87 hectares
- Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
- 33.4 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 471.78
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 471.78 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Water Bounded Macadam
- Available
- Noindex
- False
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Bhurkunda village in?
Bhurkunda village is in Saraikela-Kharsawan district.
Which state is Bhurkunda village in?
Bhurkunda village is in Jharkhand.
Which sub-district is Bhurkunda under?
Bhurkunda comes under Kuchai Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Bhurkunda?
The Census village code of Bhurkunda is 378539.
Which Gram Panchayat is Bhurkunda under?
Bhurkunda is listed under MARANGHATU Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Kuchai.
What is the population of Bhurkunda village?
The village record lists 1,244 people and 233 households for Bhurkunda.
How many households are in Bhurkunda village?
The village record lists 233 households for Bhurkunda.
What is the male and female population of Bhurkunda?
The record lists 600 male residents and 644 female residents for Bhurkunda.
What is the sex ratio of Bhurkunda village?
The sex ratio of Bhurkunda is 1,073.33 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Bhurkunda village?
The reported geographical area of Bhurkunda is 649 hectares.
What is the population density of Bhurkunda village?
The approximate population density of Bhurkunda is 191.68 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Bhurkunda?
The nearest town listed for Bhurkunda is Jamshedpur, about 30 km away.
How far is Bhurkunda from the district headquarters?
Bhurkunda is about 30 km from Sarikela, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Bhurkunda from the sub-district headquarters?
Bhurkunda is about 3 km from Kuchai, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Bhurkunda?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Bhurkunda.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Bhurkunda?
For Bhurkunda, reported agricultural commodities include Rice and net sown area is 471.78 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Bhurkunda.