Indian Village Directory

Bhurkundi Village

Bhurkundi is an inhabited village in Sankrail Block of Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 341278, the Census 2011 record lists 310 people in 70 households and the reported area is 121.75 hectares. The local references include Sankrail CD Block and the nearest town reference is Jhargram at about 10 km.

In short:

Bhurkundi is a village in Sankrail Block, Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 341278 and 310 people in 70 households.

Village Code341278
Population310
Households70
Area121.75 hectares
Nearest TownJhargram

Detailed village profile

Bhurkundi at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 310 people, 121.75 hectares of reported area and Jhargram as the nearest town reference for Bhurkundi, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State West Bengal
Block Sankrail
CD Block Sankrail
  • Bhurkundi falls under Sankrail Block in Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 341278.
  • The record lists 310 people living in 70 households.
  • The reported village area is 121.75 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Jhargram.
  • 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 Village Facts

Village
Bhurkundi
Census Village Code
341278
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Paschim Medinipur
District Census Code
344
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Sankrail
Sub-district Census Code
02459
CD Block
Sankrail
Households
70
Population
310
Male Population
158
Female Population
152
Sex Ratio
962.03
Area
121.75 hectares
Area
1.22 sq km
Nearest Town
Jhargram
Nearest Town Distance
10 km
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

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

Population Density 254.62 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.43 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 40.65% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 91.3% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Bhurkundi in the official administrative record. Census village code 341278 and Sankrail CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
344
Sub-district Census Code
02459
Village Census Code
341278
CD Block Code
0306
CD Block Name
Sankrail

Location and Distance

Jhargram is the nearest town listed for Bhurkundi, about 10 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Sankrail
District Headquarter
Midnapur
Nearest Statutory Town
Jhargram
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
10 km
Nearest Town
Jhargram
Distance from Nearest Town
10 km
Total Geographical Area
121.75 hectares
Area
1.22 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 310 people in 70 households, with 158 male residents and 152 female residents. The average household size is 4.43, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 40.65% for Bhurkundi. Population density works out to about 254.62 people per sq km.

Total Households
70
Total Population
310
Male Population
158
Female Population
152
Sex Ratio
962.03
Average Household Size
4.43
ST Population
126
ST Male Population
65
ST Female Population
61
ST Population Share
40.65
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Bhurkundi 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 Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
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 Bhurkundi. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Bhurkundi include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
0.8 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Other District Road
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Bhurkundi include self-help groups and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Bhurkundi is reported as 18 hours per day in summer and 20 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
18 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
20 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
15 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Bhurkundi show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 117.49 hectares and irrigated land is 107.29 hectares (91.3% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
3.46
Net Area Sown In Hectares
117.49000000000001
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
10.2 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
107.29
Canals Area In Hectares
107.29 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
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Bhurkundi village located?

Bhurkundi is in Sankrail Block of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Bhurkundi village in?

Bhurkundi village is in Paschim Medinipur district.

Which state is Bhurkundi village in?

Bhurkundi village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Bhurkundi under?

Bhurkundi comes under Sankrail Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Bhurkundi?

The Census village code of Bhurkundi is 341278.

What is the population of Bhurkundi village?

The village record lists 310 people and 70 households for Bhurkundi.

How many households are in Bhurkundi village?

The village record lists 70 households for Bhurkundi.

What is the male and female population of Bhurkundi?

The record lists 158 male residents and 152 female residents for Bhurkundi.

What is the sex ratio of Bhurkundi village?

The sex ratio of Bhurkundi is 962.03 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Bhurkundi village?

The reported geographical area of Bhurkundi is 121.75 hectares.

What is the population density of Bhurkundi village?

The approximate population density of Bhurkundi is 254.62 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Bhurkundi?

The nearest town listed for Bhurkundi is Jhargram, about 10 km away.

What education facilities are listed for Bhurkundi?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Bhurkundi.

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

For Bhurkundi, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 117.49 hectares and irrigated land is 107.29 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Bhurkundi.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Bhurkundi.

Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as available in Bhurkundi.

Is road connectivity reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks road connectivity as available in Bhurkundi.

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.