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

According to the 2011 Census, Birbas village had a total population of 1,840 people, including 964 males and 876 females, living in 418 households. The sex ratio was 909 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.52%, with male literacy at 75.39% and female literacy at 43.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 43.

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

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