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Buraswa Village

Buraswa is an inhabited village in Chakrata Sub-district of Dehradun district, Uttarakhand. Its Census village code is 044648, the Census 2011 record lists 574 people in 64 households and the reported area is 246.9 hectares. The local references include Buraswa Gram Panchayat, Chakrata CD Block and the nearest town reference is Chakrata at about 15 km.

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Quick answer: Buraswa is a village in Chakrata Sub-district, Dehradun district, Uttarakhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 044648 and 574 people in 64 households.

Village Code044648

Population574

Households64

Area246.9 hectares

Nearest TownChakrata

Key Village Facts

Village: Buraswa
Census Village Code: 044648
State: Uttarakhand
State Census Code: 05
District: Dehradun
District Census Code: 060
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit: Chakrata
Sub-district Census Code: 00300
CD Block: Chakrata
Gram Panchayat: Buraswa
Households: 64
Population: 574
Male Population: 290
Female Population: 284
Sex Ratio: 979.31
Area: 246.9 hectares
Area: 2.47 sq km
Nearest Town: Chakrata
Nearest Town Distance: 15 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data: 248124
Reference Year: 2009

Detailed village profile

Buraswa at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 574 people, 246.9 hectares of reported area and Chakrata as the nearest town reference for Buraswa, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateUttarakhand

DistrictDehradun

Sub-districtChakrata

CD BlockChakrata

Gram PanchayatBURASWA

Buraswa falls under Chakrata Sub-district in Dehradun district, Uttarakhand.
The Census village code is 044648.
The record lists 574 people living in 64 households.
The reported village area is 246.9 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Chakrata.
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

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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 Density232.48 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.

Average Household Size8.97 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.

SC Population Share51.57%Shown from the village record.

ST Population Share44.6%Shown from the village record.

Irrigated Land Share15.8%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Buraswa in the official administrative record. Census village code 044648, Buraswa Gram Panchayat and Chakrata CD Block.

State Census Code: 05
District Census Code: 060
Sub-district Census Code: 00300
Village Census Code: 044648
CD Block Code: 0028
CD Block Name: Chakrata
Gram Panchayat Name: Buraswa

Location and Distance

Chakrata is the nearest town listed for Buraswa, about 15 km away. Dehradun is listed as the district headquarters at about 121 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter: Chakrata
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter: 15 km
District Headquarter: Dehradun
Distance from District Headquarter: 121 km
Nearest Statutory Town: Chakrata
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town: 15 km
Nearest Town within State/UT: Dehradun
Distance within State/UT: 121 km
Nearest Town: Chakrata
Distance from Nearest Town: 15 km
Total Geographical Area: 246.9 hectares
Area: 2.47 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 574 people in 64 households, with 290 male residents and 284 female residents. The average household size is 8.97, and SC share is 51.57% and ST share is 44.6% for Buraswa. Population density works out to about 232.48 people per sq km.

Total Households: 64
Total Population: 574
Male Population: 290
Female Population: 284
Sex Ratio: 979.31
Average Household Size: 8.97
SC Population: 296
SC Male Population: 151
SC Female Population: 145
SC Population Share: 51.57
ST Population: 256
ST Male Population: 135
ST Female Population: 121
ST Population Share: 44.6
Village Status: Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Buraswa list 1 government primary 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

Health Facilities

Health rows list medical, welfare and veterinary facilities where the village record includes them.

Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count: 6
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count: 2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Buraswa include treated tap water, river or canal water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Treated: Available
Tap Water Treated Functions All Year: Available
Tap Water Treated Functions in Summer: Available
River Canal: Available
River Canal Functions All Year: Available
Tank Pond Lake: Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year: Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer: Available
Open Drainage: Available
Open Kutcha Drainage: Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination: Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System: Available
Navigable Waterways River Canal: Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares: 101.07 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Buraswa include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Telephone Landlines: Available
Mobile Phone Coverage: Available
Private Bus Service: Available
Taxi: Available
Major District Road: Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road: Available
All Weather Road: Available
Footpath: Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Buraswa include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG: Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop: Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre: Available
Sports Field: Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Buraswa is reported as 15 hours per day in summer and 15 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: 15 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day: 15 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Buraswa show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Maize and Potato, net sown area is 62.29 hectares and irrigated land is 9.87 hectares (15.8% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First: Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second: Maize
Agricultural Commodities Third: Potato
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares: 5.85
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares: 70 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares: 7.69 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares: 62.29
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares: 52.42 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares: 9.87
Canals Area In Hectares: 9.87 hectares

Other Available Details

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Primary Health Sub Centre Count: 1
Water Bounded Macadam: Available
Noindex: False

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Buraswa village located?

Buraswa is in Chakrata Sub-district of Dehradun district in Uttarakhand, India.

Which district is Buraswa village in?

Buraswa village is in Dehradun district.

Which state is Buraswa village in?

Buraswa village is in Uttarakhand.

Which sub-district is Buraswa under?

Buraswa comes under Chakrata Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Buraswa?

The Census village code of Buraswa is 044648.

Which Gram Panchayat is Buraswa under?

Buraswa is listed under BURASWA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Chakrata.

What is the population of Buraswa village?

The village record lists 574 people and 64 households for Buraswa.

How many households are in Buraswa village?

The village record lists 64 households for Buraswa.

What is the male and female population of Buraswa?

The record lists 290 male residents and 284 female residents for Buraswa.

What is the sex ratio of Buraswa village?

The sex ratio of Buraswa is 979.31 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Buraswa village?

The reported geographical area of Buraswa is 246.9 hectares.

What is the population density of Buraswa village?

The approximate population density of Buraswa is 232.48 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Buraswa?

The nearest town listed for Buraswa is Chakrata, about 15 km away.

How far is Buraswa from the district headquarters?

Buraswa is about 121 km from Dehradun, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Buraswa from the sub-district headquarters?

Buraswa is about 15 km from Chakrata, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Buraswa?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Buraswa.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Buraswa?

For Buraswa, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Maize and Potato, net sown area is 62.29 hectares and irrigated land is 9.87 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Buraswa.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.