Biraul - Ghoghardiha, Madhubani

Biraul is a village situated in the Ghoghardiha subdivision of Madhubani district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ghoghardiha and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Madhubani. Chikna serves as the Gram Panchayat for Biraul village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Biraul is 220786. The village covers a total geographical area of 192.2 hectares and falls under the 847402 pincode. Ghoghardiha is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Biraul

According to the 2011 Census, Biraul village had a total population of 1,619 people, including 842 males and 777 females, living in 387 households. The sex ratio was 923 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 49.78%, with male literacy at 58.05% and female literacy at 40.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 220, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Biraul

Biraul 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 Biraul

Biraul is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ghogardiha, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ghoghardiha to Biraul is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Madhubani to Biraul is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Biraul

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

Health Facilities in Biraul

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

FAQs about Biraul