Birejhar - Ghumka, Rajnandgaon

Birejhar is a village situated in the Ghumka tehsil of Rajnandgaon district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 32 km from Rajnandgaon and around 32 km from Rajnandgaon. Beerejhar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Birejhar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Birejhar is 440741. The village covers a total geographical area of 296.19 hectares and falls under the 491443 pincode. Durg is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.

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

Population of Birejhar

According to the 2011 Census, Birejhar village had a total population of 1,066 people, including 509 males and 557 females, living in 224 households. The sex ratio was 1,094 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.91%, with male literacy at 84.96% and female literacy at 62.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 629, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 136.

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

Nearby Villages of Birejhar

Birejhar 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 Birejhar

Birejhar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Rasmara, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Durg to Birejhar is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Birejhar is about 32 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 Birejhar

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

Health Facilities in Birejhar

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

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