Birra - Hulasganj, Jehanabad

Birra is a village situated in the Hulasganj subdivision of Jehanabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hulasganj and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Jehanabad . Tirra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Birra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Birra is 260571. The village covers a total geographical area of 134 hectares and falls under the 804407 pincode. Jehanabad is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Birra village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Ghosi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jahanabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Birra

According to the 2011 Census, Birra village had a total population of 1,343 people, including 705 males and 638 females, living in 191 households. The sex ratio was 905 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.50%, with male literacy at 79.83% and female literacy at 64.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 249, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 8.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Birra

Birra 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 Birra

Birra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Makhdumpur Gaya, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jehanabad to Birra is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Birra

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

Health Facilities in Birra

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

FAQs about Birra