Birkuniya - Dudhamania, Singrauli

Birkuniya is a village situated in the Dudhamania tehsil of Singrauli district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 43 km from Chitrangi and around 48 km from Singrauli. Birkunia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Birkuniya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Birkuniya is 503601. The village covers a total geographical area of 718.99 hectares and falls under the 486882 pincode. Singrauli is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Birkuniya

According to the 2011 Census, Birkuniya village had a total population of 2,417 people, including 1,213 males and 1,204 females, living in 466 households. The sex ratio was 993 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 44.35%, with male literacy at 55.74% and female literacy at 33.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 293, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 950.

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

Nearby Villages of Birkuniya

Birkuniya 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 Birkuniya

Birkuniya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mahdeiya, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 107.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Singrauli to Birkuniya is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Singrauli to Birkuniya is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Birkuniya

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

Health Facilities in Birkuniya

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

FAQs about Birkuniya