Birkona - 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

According to the 2011 Census, Birkona village had a total population of 707 people, including 350 males and 357 females, living in 184 households. The sex ratio was 1,020 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.22%, with male literacy at 79.52% and female literacy at 44.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 407, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 255.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

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:

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