Birpur - Chicholi, Betul

Birpur is a village situated in the Chicholi tehsil of Betul district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chicholi and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Betul. Bigwa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Birpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Birpur is 485769. The village covers a total geographical area of 286.85 hectares and falls under the 460330 pincode. Chicholi is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Birpur

According to the 2011 Census, Birpur village had a total population of 492 people, including 257 males and 235 females, living in 108 households. The sex ratio was 914 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.28%, with male literacy at 67.43% and female literacy at 50.25%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 13, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 283.

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

Nearby Villages of Birpur

Birpur 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 Birpur

Birpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Maramjhiri, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 118.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chicholi to Birpur is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Betul to Birpur is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Birpur

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

Health Facilities in Birpur

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

FAQs about Birpur