Bairiha - Jaisinghnagar, Shahdol

Bairiha is a village situated in the Jaisinghnagar tehsil of Shahdol district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jaisinghnagar and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Shahdol. Deori serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bairiha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bairiha is 501072. The village covers a total geographical area of 252.79 hectares and falls under the 484771 pincode. Jaisinghnagar is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Bairiha

As per Census 2011, Bairiha village has a total population of 592 people, consisting of 290 males and 302 females. The village has 147 households and a sex ratio of 1,041 females per 1,000 males. There are 103 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 315 literate and 277 illiterate residents. Additionally, 26 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 252 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bairiha

Bairiha 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 Bairiha

Bairiha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chhataini, while the nearest airport is Satna Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaisinghnagar to Bairiha is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shahdol to Bairiha is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bairiha

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

Health Facilities in Bairiha

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

FAQs about Bairiha