Birnidand - Bhatgaon, Surajpur

Birnidand is a village situated in the Bhatgaon tehsil of Surajpur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 20 km from Bhaiyathan and around 55 km from Ambikapur. Katinda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Birnidand village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Birnidand is 432788. The village covers a total geographical area of 188.12 hectares and falls under the 497235 pincode. Bhatgaon is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Birnidand

As per Census 2011, Birnidand village has a total population of 256 people, consisting of 133 males and 123 females. The village has 61 households and a sex ratio of 924 females per 1,000 males. There are 53 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 124 literate and 132 illiterate residents. Additionally, 21 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 29 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Birnidand

Birnidand 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 Birnidand

Birnidand is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Karonji, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 150.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhatgaon to Birnidand is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ambikapur to Birnidand is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Birnidand

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

Health Facilities in Birnidand

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

FAQs about Birnidand