Birpur - Bahadurganj, Kishanganj

Birpur is a village situated in the Bahadurganj subdivision of Kishanganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bahadurganj and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Kishanganj. Palasmani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Birpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Birpur is 222698. The village covers a total geographical area of 321 hectares and falls under the 855101 pincode. Bahadurganj is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Birpur

According to the 2011 Census, Birpur village had a total population of 4,271 people, including 2,216 males and 2,055 females, living in 774 households. The sex ratio was 927 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.67%, with male literacy at 80.44% and female literacy at 72.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 225, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 85.

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

Nearby Villages of Birpur

Birpur 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 Birpur

Birpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tauheed, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bahadurganj to Birpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kishanganj to Birpur is about 35 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 Birpur

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

Health Facilities in Birpur

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

FAQs about Birpur