Birhut - Bodh Gaya, Gaya

Birhut is a village situated in the Bodh Gaya subdivision of Gaya district, Bihar. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bodh Gaya and around 12 km from the district headquarters in Gaya. Kurmawan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Birhut village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Birhut is 256492. The village covers a total geographical area of 149 hectares and falls under the 824231 pincode. Bodh Gaya is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Birhut

As per Census 2011, Birhut village has a total population of 1,098 people, consisting of 538 males and 560 females. The village has 223 households and a sex ratio of 1,040 females per 1,000 males. There are 181 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 388 literate and 710 illiterate residents. Additionally, 445 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Birhut

Birhut 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 Birhut

Public transport in the Birhut is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kastha, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 131.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bodh Gaya to Birhut is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gaya to Birhut is about 12 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 Birhut

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

Health Facilities in Birhut

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

FAQs about Birhut