Birdih - Ichagarh, Saraikela Kharsawan

Birdih is a village situated in the Ichagarh subdivision of Saraikela Kharsawan district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 28 km from Ichagarh and around 75 km from Sarikela. Sodo serves as the Gram Panchayat for Birdih village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Birdih is 378872. The village covers a total geographical area of 337 hectares and falls under the 833216 pincode. Jamshedpur is the nearest town.

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

Population of Birdih

As per Census 2011, Birdih village has a total population of 618 people, consisting of 309 males and 309 females. The village has 143 households and a sex ratio of 1,000 females per 1,000 males. There are 128 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 258 literate and 360 illiterate residents. Additionally, 151 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 319 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population618309309
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1286761
Scheduled Castes (SC)1517774
Scheduled Tribes (ST)319158161
Literate Population258153105
Illiterate Population360156204

Nearby Villages of Birdih

Birdih 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)
SaridiNorth-East2.22 km
SaparamEast2.46 km
MankidihWest2.49 km
MahuldihNorth-West2.62 km
MarchaNorth-East2.70 km
SodoSouth2.95 km
JilingserengSouth-West3.09 km
RaghunathpurSouth-West3.24 km
SimaliNorth-East3.81 km
SuisaNorth-East3.90 km

Transport and Connectivity of Birdih

Birdih is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tiraldih, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.2 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Sarikela to Birdih is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Birdih

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Birdih

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

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

FAQs about Birdih

Where is Birdih located?

Birdih village is located in Ichagarh Subdivision, Saraikela Kharsawan district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Birdih?

The Gram Panchayat of Birdih is Sodo.

What is the pincode of Birdih?

The pincode of Birdih is 833216.

What is the population of Birdih?

Birdih has a total population of 618, including 309 males and 309 females.

How many households are there in Birdih?

There are 143 households in Birdih.

What is the literacy rate in Birdih?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Birdih is 41.75%. Male literacy is 49.51% and female literacy is 33.98%.