Birwachurakutti - Kochadhamin, Kishanganj

Birwachurakutti is a village situated in the Kochadhamin subdivision of Kishanganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kochadhamin and around 12 km from the district headquarters in Kishanganj. Tegharia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Birwachurakutti village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Birwachurakutti is 222772. The village covers a total geographical area of 69 hectares and falls under the 855115 pincode. Kishanganj is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Birwachurakutti

As per Census 2011, Birwachurakutti village has a total population of 392 people, consisting of 218 males and 174 females. The village has 76 households and a sex ratio of 798 females per 1,000 males. There are 62 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 244 literate and 148 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population392218174
Child Population (0–6 yrs)623527
Literate Population24415589
Illiterate Population1486385

Nearby Villages of Birwachurakutti

Birwachurakutti 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BirwakalkaliNorth-East0.87 km
DhanpuraSouth-West1.25 km
KalkaliNorth-East1.49 km
ChurakuttiNorth-West1.66 km
Moharmari KhurdSouth-West2.03 km
LodhnaSouth-East2.10 km
DeramariSouth2.23 km
DhanpurakhariWest2.23 km
MahiyarpurWest2.77 km
Potkoi MilikEast2.96 km

Transport and Connectivity of Birwachurakutti

Birwachurakutti is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kishanganj, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kishanganj to Birwachurakutti is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Birwachurakutti

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Birwachurakutti

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Birwachurakutti

Where is Birwachurakutti located?

Birwachurakutti village is located in Kochadhamin Subdivision, Kishanganj district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Birwachurakutti?

The Gram Panchayat of Birwachurakutti is Tegharia.

What is the pincode of Birwachurakutti?

The pincode of Birwachurakutti is 855115.

What is the population of Birwachurakutti?

Birwachurakutti has a total population of 392, including 218 males and 174 females.

How many households are there in Birwachurakutti?

There are 76 households in Birwachurakutti.

What is the literacy rate in Birwachurakutti?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Birwachurakutti is 62.24%. Male literacy is 71.10% and female literacy is 51.15%.