Birbas - Gogri, Khagaria

Birbas is a village situated in the Gogri subdivision of Khagaria district, Bihar. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gogri and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Khagaria. Paikat serves as the Gram Panchayat for Birbas village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Birbas is 238768. The village covers a total geographical area of 669 hectares and falls under the 851203 pincode. Gogari Jamalpur is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Birbas

As per Census 2011, Birbas village has a total population of 1,840 people, consisting of 964 males and 876 females. The village has 418 households and a sex ratio of 908 females per 1,000 males. There are 381 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 883 literate and 957 illiterate residents. Additionally, 43 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Birbas

Birbas 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 Birbas

Birbas is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bharatkhand Halt, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 116.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gogari Jamalpur to Birbas is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Khagaria to Birbas is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Birbas

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

Health Facilities in Birbas

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

FAQs about Birbas