Birkona Village - Pandariya, Kabeerdham

Birkona is a village situated in the Pandariya tehsil of Kabeerdham district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pandariya and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Kawardha. Birkona village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Birkona is 439911. The village covers a total geographical area of 141.98 hectares and falls under the 491559 pincode. Pandariya is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Birkona

As per Census 2011, Birkona village has a total population of 707 people, consisting of 350 males and 357 females. The village has 184 households and a sex ratio of 1,020 females per 1,000 males. There are 130 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 359 literate and 348 illiterate residents. Additionally, 407 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 255 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Birkona

Birkona 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 Birkona

Birkona is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Salkaroad, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pandariya to Birkona is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kawardha to Birkona is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Birkona

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

Health Facilities in Birkona

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

FAQs about Birkona