Birgawan - Chinour, Gwalior

Birgawan is a village situated in the Chinour tehsil of Gwalior district, Madhya Pradesh. Pachora serves as the Gram Panchayat for Birgawan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Birgawan is 454352. The village covers a total geographical area of 265.64 hectares and falls under the 475220 pincode. Bhitarwar is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Birgawan

As per Census 2011, Birgawan village has a total population of 260 people, consisting of 138 males and 122 females. The village has 47 households and a sex ratio of 884 females per 1,000 males. There are 35 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 165 literate and 95 illiterate residents. Additionally, 7 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 71 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population260138122
Child Population (0–6 yrs)352114
Scheduled Castes (SC)734
Scheduled Tribes (ST)713536
Literate Population1659768
Illiterate Population954154

Nearby Villages of Birgawan

Birgawan 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)
DaulatpurNorth-East1.34 km
ItmaSouth-West2.35 km
DoniEast2.40 km
PachoraSouth2.57 km
GijorraNorth-East2.88 km
NonewarNorth-West2.92 km
BerkhedaEast3.25 km
RijhoraNorth3.47 km
SirsulaNorth3.58 km
MainaNorth-East3.97 km

Transport and Connectivity of Birgawan

Birgawan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Anant Paith, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.1 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhitarwar to Birgawan is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gwalior to Birgawan is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Birgawan

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

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

Health Facilities in Birgawan

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

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

FAQs about Birgawan

Where is Birgawan located?

Birgawan village is located in Chinour Tehsil, Gwalior district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Birgawan?

The Gram Panchayat of Birgawan is Pachora.

What is the pincode of Birgawan?

The pincode of Birgawan is 475220.

What is the population of Birgawan?

Birgawan has a total population of 260, including 138 males and 122 females.

How many households are there in Birgawan?

There are 47 households in Birgawan.

What is the literacy rate in Birgawan?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Birgawan is 63.46%. Male literacy is 70.29% and female literacy is 55.74%.