Birkol - Saraipali, Mahasamund

Birkol is a village situated in the Saraipali tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Saraipali and around 126 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Birkol village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Birkol is 446026. The village covers a total geographical area of 492.35 hectares and falls under the 493558 pincode. Saraipali is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Birkol

According to the 2011 Census, Birkol village had a total population of 1,359 people, including 666 males and 693 females, living in 322 households. The sex ratio was 1,041 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.59%, with male literacy at 84.24% and female literacy at 63.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 276, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 250.

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

Nearby Villages of Birkol

Birkol 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 Birkol

Birkol is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Barpali, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Saraipali to Birkol is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Birkol is about 126 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Birkol

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

Health Facilities in Birkol

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

FAQs about Birkol