Birajbhanrahapur - Nirsa-Cum-Chirkunda, Dhanbad

Birajbhanrahapur is a village situated in the Nirsa-Cum-Chirkunda subdivision of Dhanbad district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chirkunda and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Dhanbad. Ghaghra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Birajbhanrahapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Birajbhanrahapur is 362053. The village covers a total geographical area of 117 hectares and falls under the 828205 pincode. Dhanbad is the nearest town.

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

Population of Birajbhanrahapur

According to the 2011 Census, Birajbhanrahapur village had a total population of 716 people, including 375 males and 341 females, living in 125 households. The sex ratio was 909 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.03%, with male literacy at 73.09% and female literacy at 33.66%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 34.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population716375341
Child Population (0–6 yrs)834835
Scheduled Castes (SC)341816
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population342239103
Illiterate Population374136238

Nearby Villages of Birajbhanrahapur

Birajbhanrahapur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
MishirdiNorth-West0.60 km
DalaidiSouth0.67 km
JaruadiWest0.89 km
JenraNorth-East1.05 km
BhalkhuriaSouth1.38 km
GhagraNorth1.41 km
DhanbadSouth-East1.43 km
LuadiWest1.79 km
MaharaidiNorth-East1.99 km
TapatanrSouth-East2.06 km

Transport and Connectivity of Birajbhanrahapur

Birajbhanrahapur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Thapar Nagar, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Dhanbad to Birajbhanrahapur is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Birajbhanrahapur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Birajbhanrahapur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Birajbhanrahapur

Where is Birajbhanrahapur located?

Birajbhanrahapur village is located in Nirsa-Cum-Chirkunda Subdivision, Dhanbad district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Birajbhanrahapur?

The Gram Panchayat of Birajbhanrahapur is Ghaghra.

What is the pincode of Birajbhanrahapur?

The pincode of Birajbhanrahapur is 828205.

What is the population of Birajbhanrahapur?

Birajbhanrahapur had a total population of 716, including 375 males and 341 females.

How many households are there in Birajbhanrahapur?

Birajbhanrahapur had 125 households.

What is the literacy rate in Birajbhanrahapur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Birajbhanrahapur was 54.03%. Male literacy was 73.09% and female literacy was 33.66%.