Birua - Rafiganj, Aurangabad

Birua is a village situated in the Rafiganj subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rafiganj and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Bhetaniyan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Birua village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Birua is 253096. The village covers a total geographical area of 129 hectares and falls under the 824122 pincode. Rafiganj is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Birua village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Rafiganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Aurangabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Birua

As per Census 2011, Birua village has a total population of 616 people, consisting of 320 males and 296 females. The village has 85 households and a sex ratio of 925 females per 1,000 males. There are 108 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 360 literate and 256 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Birua are given below:

Nearby Villages of Birua

Birua is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Birua

Birua is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Baghoi Kusa, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 131.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rafiganj to Birua is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Birua is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Birua

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Birua village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Birua

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Birua village are given below:

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