Birnanwan - Kashi Chak, Nawada

Birnanwan is a village situated in the Kashi Chak subdivision of Nawada district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kashi Chak and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Nawada. Birnanwan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Birnanwan is 257649. The village covers a total geographical area of 796 hectares and falls under the 805113 pincode. Warisaliganj is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Birnanwan

As per Census 2011, Birnanwan village has a total population of 6,487 people, consisting of 3,408 males and 3,079 females. The village has 936 households and a sex ratio of 903 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,187 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,879 literate and 3,608 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,450 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 33 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population6,4873,4083,079
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1,187605582
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,450757693
Scheduled Tribes (ST)331518
Literate Population2,8791,8121,067
Illiterate Population3,6081,5962,012

Nearby Villages of Birnanwan

Birnanwan 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)
UprawanWest1.38 km
Rasul ChakNorth-East1.68 km
BarsaSouth1.81 km
Manipur ShashikanNorth-East1.90 km
DhotaNorth-West1.99 km
SumbhaSouth-West2.03 km
MahuetSouth-East2.65 km
SasbahnaEast2.71 km
BelarNorth2.72 km
Manipur AimaNorth-East2.91 km

Transport and Connectivity of Birnanwan

Birnanwan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kashi Chak, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 106.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Warisaliganj to Birnanwan is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nawada to Birnanwan 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 Birnanwan

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Birnanwan

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Birnanwan

Where is Birnanwan located?

Birnanwan village is located in Kashi Chak Subdivision, Nawada district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Birnanwan?

Birnanwan is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Birnanwan?

The pincode of Birnanwan is 805113.

What is the population of Birnanwan?

Birnanwan has a total population of 6,487, including 3,408 males and 3,079 females.

How many households are there in Birnanwan?

There are 936 households in Birnanwan.

What is the literacy rate in Birnanwan?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Birnanwan is 44.38%. Male literacy is 53.17% and female literacy is 34.65%.