Birgahani Village - Baloda, Janjgir-Champa

Birgahani is a village situated in the Baloda tehsil of Janjgir-Champa district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 6 km from Baloda and around 28 km from Janjgir. Birgahani (ba). serves as the Gram Panchayat for Birgahani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Birgahani is 436674. The village covers a total geographical area of 314.23 hectares and falls under the 495559 pincode. Baloda is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Birgahani

As per Census 2011, Birgahani village has a total population of 1,588 people, consisting of 821 males and 767 females. The village has 466 households and a sex ratio of 934 females per 1,000 males. There are 287 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 995 literate and 593 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,537 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Birgahani

Birgahani 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 Birgahani

Birgahani is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kapan, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baloda to Birgahani is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Janjgir to Birgahani is about 28 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 Birgahani

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

Health Facilities in Birgahani

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

FAQs about Birgahani