Indian Village Directory

Burphu Village

Burphu is an inhabited village in Munsiari Sub-district of Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand. Its Census village code is 048847, the Census 2011 record lists 94 people in 41 households and the reported area is 227.11 hectares. The local references include Burphu Gram Panchayat, Munsiari CD Block and the nearest town reference is Didihat at about 142 km.

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Quick answer: Burphu is a village in Munsiari Sub-district, Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 048847 and 94 people in 41 households.
Village Code048847
Population94
Households41
Area227.11 hectares
Nearest TownDidihat

Key Village Facts

Village
Burphu
Census Village Code
048847
State
Uttarakhand
State Census Code
05
District
Pithoragarh
District Census Code
062
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Munsiari
Sub-district Census Code
00315
CD Block
Munsiari
Gram Panchayat
Burphu
Households
41
Population
94
Male Population
55
Female Population
39
Sex Ratio
709.09
Area
227.11 hectares
Area
2.27 sq km
Nearest Town
Didihat
Nearest Town Distance
142 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
262554
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Burphu at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 94 people, 227.11 hectares of reported area and Didihat as the nearest town reference for Burphu, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictPithoragarh
Sub-districtMunsiari
CD BlockMunsiari
Gram PanchayatBURPHU
  • Burphu falls under Munsiari Sub-district in Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand.
  • The Census village code is 048847.
  • The record lists 94 people living in 41 households.
  • The reported village area is 227.11 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Didihat.
  • 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
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density41.39 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size2.29 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share52.13%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share39.36%Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Burphu in the official administrative record. Census village code 048847, Burphu Gram Panchayat and Munsiari CD Block.

State Census Code
05
District Census Code
062
Sub-district Census Code
00315
Village Census Code
048847
CD Block Code
0049
CD Block Name
Munsiari
Gram Panchayat Name
Burphu

Location and Distance

Didihat is the nearest town listed for Burphu, about 142 km away. Pithoragarh is listed as the district headquarters at about 159 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Munsiari
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
48 km
District Headquarter
Pithoragarh
Distance from District Headquarter
159 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Didihat
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
142 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Dehradun
Distance within State/UT
700 km
Nearest Town
Didihat
Distance from Nearest Town
142 km
Total Geographical Area
227.11 hectares
Area
2.27 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 94 people in 41 households, with 55 male residents and 39 female residents. The average household size is 2.29, and SC share is 52.13% and ST share is 39.36% for Burphu. Population density works out to about 41.39 people per sq km.

Total Households
41
Total Population
94
Male Population
55
Female Population
39
Sex Ratio
709.09
Average Household Size
2.29
SC Population
49
SC Male Population
28
SC Female Population
21
SC Population Share
52.13
ST Population
37
ST Male Population
20
ST Female Population
17
ST Population Share
39.36
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Burphu 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
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Burphu include treated tap water and river or canal 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
Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
River Canal Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Post And Telegraph Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Burphu include PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Burphu is reported as 10 hours per day in summer and 12 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
12 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Burphu show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Ragi and net sown area is 35.07 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Third
Ragi
Forest Area In Hectares
82 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
0.24
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
109.8 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
35.07
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
35.07 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Burphu

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
1
Banks in Matched Records
1
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 1 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Punjab National Bank 1 100%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Punjab National Bank ATM 262554 Pithoragarh Munsiari Bunga Village Bunga Near Telephone Exchange, Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, 262554

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Burphu village located?

Burphu is in Munsiari Sub-district of Pithoragarh district in Uttarakhand, India.

Which district is Burphu village in?

Burphu village is in Pithoragarh district.

Which state is Burphu village in?

Burphu village is in Uttarakhand.

Which sub-district is Burphu under?

Burphu comes under Munsiari Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Burphu?

The Census village code of Burphu is 048847.

Which Gram Panchayat is Burphu under?

Burphu is listed under BURPHU Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Munsiari.

What is the population of Burphu village?

The village record lists 94 people and 41 households for Burphu.

How many households are in Burphu village?

The village record lists 41 households for Burphu.

What is the male and female population of Burphu?

The record lists 55 male residents and 39 female residents for Burphu.

What is the sex ratio of Burphu village?

The sex ratio of Burphu is 709.09 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Burphu village?

The reported geographical area of Burphu is 227.11 hectares.

What is the population density of Burphu village?

The approximate population density of Burphu is 41.39 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Burphu?

The nearest town listed for Burphu is Didihat, about 142 km away.

How far is Burphu from the district headquarters?

Burphu is about 159 km from Pithoragarh, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Burphu from the sub-district headquarters?

Burphu is about 48 km from Munsiari, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Burphu?

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

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

For Burphu, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Ragi and net sown area is 35.07 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Burphu?

The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Burphu. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

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.