Birkoni - Mahasamund

Birkoni is a village situated in the Mahasamund tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 12 km from Mahasamund, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Birkoni village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Birkoni is 446241. The village covers a total geographical area of 1228.72 hectares and falls under the 493445 pincode. Bagbahara is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Birkoni village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Mahasamund Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Birkoni

As per Census 2011, Birkoni village has a total population of 4,903 people, consisting of 2,441 males and 2,462 females. The village has 1,101 households and a sex ratio of 1,008 females per 1,000 males. There are 697 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,070 literate and 1,833 illiterate residents. Additionally, 606 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 135 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Birkoni

Birkoni 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 Birkoni

Birkoni is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Belsonda, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagbahara to Birkoni is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Birkoni is about 12 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Birkoni

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

Health Facilities in Birkoni

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

FAQs about Birkoni