Birra - Makhdumpur, Jehanabad

Birra is a village situated in the Makhdumpur subdivision of Jehanabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Makhdumpur and around 26 km from the district headquarters in Jehanabad . Bela Birra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Birra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Birra is 260546. The village covers a total geographical area of 280 hectares and falls under the 804405 pincode. Makhdumpur is the nearest town, located about 8 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 Makhdumpur 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 3,424 people, including 1,789 males and 1,635 females, living in 641 households. The sex ratio was 914 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.19%, with male literacy at 78.25% and female literacy at 59.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 988.

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

Public transport in the Birra is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tehta, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 96.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Makhdumpur to Birra is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jehanabad to Birra is about 26 km, with the usual travel time 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