Birkel

Block / Subdivision Gudri
State Jharkhand

About Birkel

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Birkel village is 376990. Birkel village is located in Gudri subdivision of Pashchimi Singhbhum district in Jharkhand, India. West Singhbhum and Gudari are the district & sub-district headquarters of Birkel village respectively. As per 2009 stats, Birkel village is also a gram panchayat.

The total geographical area of village is 199 hectares. Birkel has a total population of 873 peoples, out of which male population is 480 while female population is 393. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 818 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of birkel village is 19.13% out of which 26.67% males and 9.92% females are literate. There are about 173 houses in birkel village. Pincode of birkel village locality is 833105.

When it comes to administration, Birkel village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Birkel village comes under Manoharpur Vidhan Sabha constituency & Singhbhum Lok Sabha constituency. Gudri is nearest town to birkel village for all major economic activities.

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Population of Birkel

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 873 480 393
Children (0-6) 185 104 81
Scheduled Castes (SC) 5 3 2
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 851 467 384
Literate Population 167 128 39
Illiterate Population 706 352 354

Connectivity of Birkel

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Private Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Birkel

Frequently Asked Questions about Birkel

Where is Birkel located?

Birkel village is situated in Gudri Subdivision, within the Pashchimi Singhbhum district of Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Birkel?

Birkel serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.

What is the pincode of Birkel?

The pincode of Birkel is 833105, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Birkel as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Birkel is 873, with 480 males and 393 females.

How many households are there in Birkel as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Birkel village has a total of 173 households.

What is the literacy rate in Birkel as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Birkel is 19.13%. The male literacy rate is 26.67%, while the female literacy rate is 9.92%.