Birnia - Bahadurganj, Kishanganj

Birnia is a village situated in the Bahadurganj subdivision of Kishanganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bahadurganj and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Kishanganj. Samesar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Birnia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Birnia is 222681. The village covers a total geographical area of 606 hectares and falls under the 855101 pincode. Bahadurganj is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Birnia village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Birnia

According to the 2011 Census, Birnia village had a total population of 4,371 people, including 2,106 males and 2,265 females, living in 1,006 households. The sex ratio was 1,075 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.93%, with male literacy at 65.31% and female literacy at 47.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 105, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 221.

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

Nearby Villages of Birnia

Birnia 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 Birnia

Birnia is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kishanganj, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bahadurganj to Birnia is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kishanganj to Birnia is about 30 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 Birnia

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

Health Facilities in Birnia

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

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