Birkehni - Ramnagar, Pashchim Champaran

Birkehni is a village situated in the Ramnagar subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 56 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ramnagar and around 66 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Sapahi-madhubani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Birkehni village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Birkehni is 216256. The village covers a total geographical area of 125 hectares and falls under the 845106 pincode. Ramnagar is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Birkehni

As per Census 2011, Birkehni village has a total population of 554 people, consisting of 288 males and 266 females. The village has 98 households and a sex ratio of 923 females per 1,000 males. There are 112 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 122 literate and 432 illiterate residents. Additionally, 319 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Birkehni

Birkehni 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 Birkehni

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Birkehni. The nearest railway station is Harinagar, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ramnagar to Birkehni is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Birkehni is about 66 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Birkehni

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

Health Facilities in Birkehni

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

FAQs about Birkehni