Biraul - Khajauli, Madhubani

Biraul is a village situated in the Khajauli subdivision of Madhubani district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khajauli and around 27 km from the district headquarters in Madhubani. Mahua Ekdara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Biraul village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Biraul is 220209. The village covers a total geographical area of 355.78 hectares and falls under the 847228 pincode. Jainagar is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Biraul village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Khajauli Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jhanjharpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Biraul

According to the 2011 Census, Biraul village had a total population of 4,230 people, including 2,268 males and 1,962 females, living in 827 households. The sex ratio was 865 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.70%, with male literacy at 73.93% and female literacy at 47.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,539, 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, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Korahia, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jainagar to Biraul is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Madhubani to Biraul is about 27 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 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