Birnawan - Chandi, Nalanda

Birnawan is a village situated in the Chandi subdivision of Nalanda district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chandi and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Biharsharif. Araut serves as the Gram Panchayat for Birnawan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Birnawan is 244335. The village covers a total geographical area of 275 hectares and falls under the 803110 pincode. Hilsa is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Birnawan

According to the 2011 Census, Birnawan village had a total population of 2,976 people, including 1,559 males and 1,417 females, living in 490 households. The sex ratio was 909 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.93%, with male literacy at 70.08% and female literacy at 46.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,182, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 7.

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

Nearby Villages of Birnawan

Birnawan 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 Birnawan

Public transport in the Birnawan is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Wena, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hilsa to Birnawan is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Biharsharif to Birnawan is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Birnawan

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

Health Facilities in Birnawan

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

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