Berka - Makhdumpur, Jehanabad

Berka is a village situated in the Makhdumpur subdivision of Jehanabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Makhdumpur and around 23 km from the district headquarters in Jehanabad . Dharnai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Berka village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Berka is 260480. The village covers a total geographical area of 128 hectares and falls under the 804422 pincode. Makhdumpur is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Berka

As per Census 2011, Berka village has a total population of 761 people, consisting of 383 males and 378 females. The village has 124 households and a sex ratio of 986 females per 1,000 males. There are 148 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 369 literate and 392 illiterate residents. Additionally, 161 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 21 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Berka

Berka 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 Berka

Berka is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ner Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 104.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Makhdumpur to Berka is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jehanabad to Berka is about 23 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 Berka

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

Health Facilities in Berka

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

FAQs about Berka