Birwat - Bijaipur, Gopalganj

Birwat is a village situated in the Bijaipur subdivision of Gopalganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bijaipur and around 51 km from the district headquarters in Gopalganj. Musahari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Birwat village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Birwat is 229971. The village covers a total geographical area of 99 hectares and falls under the 841508 pincode. Katia is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

Birwat village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Birwat

As per Census 2011, Birwat village has a total population of 1,717 people, consisting of 818 males and 899 females. The village has 267 households and a sex ratio of 1,099 females per 1,000 males. There are 279 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 878 literate and 839 illiterate residents. Additionally, 242 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 63 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Birwat

Birwat 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 Birwat

Birwat is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nonapar, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katia to Birwat is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gopalganj to Birwat is about 51 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Birwat

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

Health Facilities in Birwat

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

FAQs about Birwat