Birtarai - Barpali, Korba

Birtarai is a village situated in the Barpali tehsil of Korba district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 50 km from Kartala and around 30 km from Korba. Veertarai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Birtarai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Birtarai is 436429. The village covers a total geographical area of 442 hectares and falls under the 495671 pincode. Champa is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Birtarai

According to the 2011 Census, Birtarai village had a total population of 926 people, including 463 males and 463 females, living in 235 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.57%, with male literacy at 86.17% and female literacy at 60.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 130, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 317.

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

Nearby Villages of Birtarai

Birtarai 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 Birtarai

Birtarai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kothari Road, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Champa to Birtarai is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Korba to Birtarai is about 30 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 Birtarai

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

Health Facilities in Birtarai

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

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