Burhar is a town and nagar panchayat in Shahdol district in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India.

[1][2] As of the 2011 Census of India, Burhar had a population of 19,289 of which 10,020 were male and 9,269 female, giving a sex ratio of 925.

[3] Burhar in Shahdol district is located approximate 80 km far from Amarkantak, a hill station.

Devotees from all over the place gather at Bhatiya Temple, Birla mandir, Jaula Mukhi to celebrate the Hindu festivals such as Ramnavmi, Navratri, and many more.

Government Nehru Degree college, affiliated to Awadesh Pratap Singh University Rewa, provides courses.