Living in Burla
Burla is a large place in Odisha, India, home to 46,698 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are outdoor and mountain lovers (top 15%, #526 of 3,608), retired couples (top 18%, #591 of 3,335), people who want to live by the sea (top 28%, #240 of 884).
Residents46,698
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport245 km (Biju Patnaik International)
Nearest city of 100k+11 km
Within 30 km266,300 people
Lake shore2 km (Lake Hirakud Dam)
Terrain around itabout 170 m, height range 30 m
Nearest large lakeHinakud Dam, 1.9 km
Nearest major riverMahäna Nadï, under 1 km
Main railway line4.4 km
Distance to New Delhi1,036 km
Within 10 km76,905 people
Greater areaGreater Sambalpur, 11 km out
Winter daylight10 h 49 min, sunset 12:48
See Burla on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Burla
- Hinakud Dam is 1.9 km away.
- The Mahäna Nadï runs through or right past it.
- It is part of Greater Sambalpur, 11 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 10 h 49 min and sets around 12:48; in late June it sets around 15:10.
How Burla ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in India. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Regional overview: population, geography and modelled indicators for costs, schools and safety.
| Profile | Score | In India | In Odisha | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 63 | #935 of 3,335 | #21 of 73 | Map |
| Low-income household | 61 | #1,485 of 3,608 | #16 of 99 | Map |
| Low-income family | 65 | #1,129 of 3,335 | #22 of 73 | Map |
| Single parent | 67 | #993 of 3,335 | #19 of 73 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 74 | #591 of 3,335 | #8 of 73 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 73 | #2,014 of 3,335 | #24 of 73 | Map |
| Early retiree | 67 | #1,946 of 3,608 | #31 of 99 | Map |
| Single professional | 42 | #1,441 of 2,738 | #17 of 45 | Map |
| Young professional | 44 | #1,375 of 2,471 | #17 of 39 | Map |
| DINKS | 43 | #1,444 of 2,212 | #17 of 33 | Map |
| Remote worker | 66 | #1,998 of 3,608 | #25 of 99 | Map |
| Commuter | 64 | #1,296 of 2,549 | #16 of 40 | Map |
| Car-free household | 47 | #1,223 of 2,006 | #17 of 29 | Map |
| Student | 23 | #558 of 946 | #7 of 16 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 63 | #1,499 of 3,335 | #18 of 73 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 53 | #1,853 of 3,608 | #23 of 99 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 33 | #1,326 of 2,212 | #17 of 33 | Map |
| Expat professional | 40 | #1,978 of 3,608 | #20 of 99 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 48 | #2,032 of 3,335 | #32 of 73 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 57 | #1,976 of 3,608 | #66 of 99 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 11 | #1,849 of 3,608 | #19 of 99 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 41 | #526 of 3,608 | #9 of 99 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 49 | #1,936 of 3,608 | #64 of 99 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 50 | #1,545 of 3,608 | #24 of 99 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 44 | #1,697 of 3,608 | #18 of 99 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 52 | #3,459 of 3,608 | #96 of 99 | Map |
| Coastal living | 74 | #240 of 884 | #7 of 35 | Map |
| Business owner | 51 | #1,942 of 3,608 | #20 of 99 | Map |
| Digital native | 34 | #1,597 of 2,738 | #18 of 45 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Hīrākud 2 km
- Sambalpur 12 km
- Bargarh 33 km
- Brajarajnagar 34 km
- Belpahar 35 km
- Jharsuguda 41 km
- Barpāli 46 km
- Binika 54 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.