Birgod - Tarana, Ujjain

Birgod is a village situated in the Tarana tehsil of Ujjain district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tarana and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Ujjain. Raipura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Birgod village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Birgod is 471796. The village covers a total geographical area of 353 hectares and falls under the 456665 pincode. Tarana is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Birgod village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Birgod

According to the 2011 Census, Birgod village had a total population of 592 people, including 319 males and 273 females, living in 113 households. The sex ratio was 856 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.84%, with male literacy at 84.91% and female literacy at 43.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 291.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population592319273
Child Population (0–6 yrs)653431
Scheduled Castes (SC)291157134
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population347242105
Illiterate Population24577168

Nearby Villages of Birgod

Birgod 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)
LasurdiyabecharWest1.50 km
RaipuraSouth2.52 km
GuradiyadongarWest2.62 km
Bhuki ItwarpurWest2.73 km
SalakhediNorth2.79 km
KharpaSouth-West2.99 km
DubliSouth-East3.44 km
MundliEast3.51 km
BinjalWest3.61 km
HatyakhediSouth3.91 km

Transport and Connectivity of Birgod

Birgod is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Shivpura, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarana to Birgod is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ujjain to Birgod is about 32 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 Birgod

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Birgod

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Birgod

Where is Birgod located?

Birgod village is located in Tarana Tehsil, Ujjain district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Birgod?

The Gram Panchayat of Birgod is Raipura.

What is the pincode of Birgod?

The pincode of Birgod is 456665.

What is the population of Birgod?

Birgod had a total population of 592, including 319 males and 273 females.

How many households are there in Birgod?

Birgod had 113 households.

What is the literacy rate in Birgod?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Birgod was 65.84%. Male literacy was 84.91% and female literacy was 43.39%.