Birkham

Birkham is a village located in Chandankiyari subdivision of Bokaro district in Jharkhand, India. It is situated 3km away from sub-district headquarter Chandankiyari (tehsildar office) and 33km away from district headquarter Bokaro. As per 2009 stats, Chandankiyari East is the gram panchayat of Birkham village.

Birkham has its own place in the vibrant Bokaro region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Birkham

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Birkham is 362838. The village spans a total geographical area of 178.75 hectares. Chandankiyari is nearest town to Birkham village for all major economic activities.

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Population of Birkham

Below is a concise population overview of Birkham as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,265 540 725
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 152 86 66
Scheduled Castes (SC) 106 46 60
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 887 422 465
Literate Population 729 321 408
Illiterate Population 536 219 317

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Birkham village:

  • The total population of Birkham village is around 1,265, including approximately 540 males and 725 females, with a sex ratio of 1342 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 152 children aged 0–6 years in Birkham village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Birkham village has 106 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 887 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Birkham village is about 57.63%, with male literacy at 59.44% and female literacy at 56.28%.
  • There are around 202 households in Birkham village.

Connectivity of Birkham

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Birkham. As per the 2011 stats, Birkham had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within <5 km distance

Nearby Villages of Birkham

Knowing the nearby villages of Birkham helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Birkham.

Ratanpur Saharjuri Barkama Sutribera Chandankiari Kusumkiari Chandipur Gangudi Bodma Amainagar Phulbahra

Frequently Asked Questions about Birkham

Where is Birkham located?
Birkham village is situated in Chandankiyari Subdivision, within the Bokaro district of Jharkhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Birkham?
The Gram Panchayat of Birkham is Chandankiyari East (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the population of Birkham as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Birkham is 1,265, with 540 males and 725 females.
How many households are there in Birkham as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Birkham village has a total of 202 households.
What is the literacy rate in Birkham as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Birkham is 57.63%. The male literacy rate is 59.44%, while the female literacy rate is 56.28%.