Birgaon - Mahishi, Saharsa

Birgaon is a village situated in the Mahishi subdivision of Saharsa district, Bihar. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mahishi and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Saharsa. Virgaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Birgaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Birgaon is 226343. The village covers a total geographical area of 389 hectares and falls under the 852216 pincode. Saharsa is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Birgaon

As per Census 2011, Birgaon village has a total population of 5,726 people, consisting of 2,994 males and 2,732 females. The village has 1,333 households and a sex ratio of 912 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,129 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,137 literate and 3,589 illiterate residents. Additionally, 846 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Birgaon

Birgaon 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 Birgaon

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Birgaon. The nearest railway station is Biraul, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Saharsa to Birgaon is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Birgaon

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

Health Facilities in Birgaon

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

FAQs about Birgaon