Birnia - Devipur, Deoghar

Birnia is a village situated in the Devipur subdivision of Deoghar district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Devipur and around 10 km from the district headquarters in Deoghar. Ramudih serves as the Gram Panchayat for Birnia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Birnia is 354377. The village covers a total geographical area of 214 hectares and falls under the 814120 pincode. Deoghar is the nearest town.

Birnia village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Deoghar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Godda Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Birnia

According to the 2011 Census, Birnia village had a total population of 1,168 people, including 591 males and 577 females, living in 226 households. The sex ratio was 976 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.47%, with male literacy at 76.53% and female literacy at 57.94%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 552, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 154.

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

Nearby Villages of Birnia

Birnia 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 Birnia

Birnia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kumrabad Rohini, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Deoghar to Birnia is about 10 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Birnia

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

Health Facilities in Birnia

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

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